Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts - Rilegato

Glazer, Evan M.; McConnell, John W.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0313319987 ISBN 13: 9780313319983

Casa editrice: Greenwood Pub Group, 2002

Riassunto

"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

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L'autore

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.

Product Description

How we use mathematics in our everyday lives; "What does this have to do with real life?" is a common refrain heard in math classes all across America as students confront algebra, geometry, and calculus formulas. Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts provides the answers to that question. Up to 50 math concepts are presented here, with multiple examples of how each concept is applied to tasks in everyday life, such as work and sports. Teachers and students will find these practical applications helpful when learning new math concepts. Used on its own or alongside math textbooks, this volume meets the national standards set forth by the National Mathematics Teachers Association. In the entry discussing angles, the authors show how use of angles affects parking spaces in a parking lot. The exponential growth entry demonstrates how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. In the equations entry, the authors show how business managers estimate how many hours it takes for a certain number of employees to complete a task. Web sites at the end of each entry provide more examples of everyday math for students and teachers.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Greenwood Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0313319987
• ISBN 13: 9780313319983
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 165