Mathematical Modelling A Way of Life

Author/creator Parker, W. A. Author
Other author Lamont, S. J. Editor
Other author Houston, S. K. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoHorwood Publishing, Limited [Imprint] Sawston : Woodhead Publishing Limited Saint Louis : Elsevier Science & Technology Books [Distributor]
Description288 p. ill 09.140 x 06.320 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Mathematics pre-2007
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Summary Annotation Mathematical modelling is often spoken of as a way of life, referring to habits of mind and to dependence on the power of mathematics to describe, explain, predict and control real phenomena. This book aims to encourage teachers to provide opportunities for students to model a variety of real phenomena appropriately matched to students' mathematical backgrounds and interests from early stages of mathematical education. Habits, misconceptions, and mindsets about mathematics can present obstacles to university students' acceptance of a ''models-and-modelling perspective'' at this stage of mathematics education. Without prior experience in building, interpreting and applying mathematical models, many students may never come to view and regard modelling as a way of life. The book records presentations at the ICTMA 11 conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2003. Examines mathematical modelling as a way of life, referring to habits of mind and dependence on the power of mathematics to describe, explain, predict and control real phenomena Encourages teachers to provide students with opportunities to model a variety of real phenomena appropriately matched to students' mathematical backgrounds and interests from early stages of mathematical education Records presentations at the ICTMA 11 conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2003
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ISBN9781904275039
ISBN1904275036 (Trade Paper) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9781904275039
Stock number00051468

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