
Mathematical Modelling
A Way of Life ICTMA 11
Horwood Publishing Ltd
Published on 1. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-904275-03-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904275-03-9 (9781904275039)
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E-Book
06/2003
Woodhead Publishing
€74.95
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Persons
Author
Marquette University, USA
University of Ulster, Ireland
Content
Mathematical modelling in the elementary school; Modelling with middle and secondary students; Post-secondary modelling; Research; Perspectives; Reflections on the 20th anniversary of ICTMA.