Real-Life Math
Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts
Published on 30. July 2002
Book
Hardback
184 pages
978-0-313-31998-3 (ISBN)
Description
What does this have to do with real life? is a question that plagues mathematics teachers across America, as students are confronted with abstract topics in their high school mathematics courses. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics emphasizes the importance of making real world connections in teaching mathematics so that learning new content is meaningful to students. And in meeting NCTM national standards, this invaluable book provides many insights into the many connections between mathematics applications and the real world. Nearly 50 math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments, such as the workplace, nature, science, sports, and even parking. From logarithms to matrices to complex numbers, concepts are discussed for a variety of mathematics courses, including:
* algebra
* geometry
* trigonometry
* analysis
* probability
* statistics
* calculus
In one entry, for example, the authors show how angles are used in determining the spaces of a parking lot. When describing exponential growth, the authors demonstrate how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. The concept of equations is described in a variety of ways, including how business managers estimate how many hours it takes a certain number of employees to complete a task, as well as how a to compute a quarterback's passing rating. Websites listed at the end of each entry provide additional examples of everyday math for both students and teachers.
* algebra
* geometry
* trigonometry
* analysis
* probability
* statistics
* calculus
In one entry, for example, the authors show how angles are used in determining the spaces of a parking lot. When describing exponential growth, the authors demonstrate how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. The concept of equations is described in a variety of ways, including how business managers estimate how many hours it takes a certain number of employees to complete a task, as well as how a to compute a quarterback's passing rating. Websites listed at the end of each entry provide additional examples of everyday math for both students and teachers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
446 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-31998-3 (9780313319983)
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Persons
EVAN M. GLAZER is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia in the Department of Instructional Technology, and a former mathematics teacher at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL. Previous publications include Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in Mathematics (Greenwood, 2001).
JOHN W. MCCONNELL is a professor at North Park University.
JOHN W. MCCONNELL is a professor at North Park University.
Content
Introduction Angle Asymptote Cartesian Coordinates Circles Circumference Complex Numbers Conic Sections Counting Derivative Equations Expected Value Exponential Decay Exponential Growth Fibonacci Sequence Imaginary Numbers Integration Inverse (Multiplicative) Inverse Function Inverse Square Function Linear Functions Logarithms Logistic Functions Matrices Perimeter Periodic Functions Plane Polar Coordinates Polynomial Functions Probability Proportions Pythagorean Theorem Quadratic Functions Quadrilaterals Rate Ratio Reflections Rotations Sequence Series Similarity Slope Square Roots Standard Deviation Step Functions Surface Area Symbolic Logic Symmetry Tangent Translations Triangle Trigonometry Variation Vectors Volume References Index