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Mathematical Tools for Real-World Applications: A Gentle Introduction for Students and Practitioners
Direct linkDraganov, Alexandr – MIT Press, 2022
Techniques for applying mathematical concepts in the real world: six rarely taught but crucial tools for analysis, research, and problem-solving. Many young graduates leave school with a solid knowledge of mathematical concepts but struggle to apply these concepts in practice. Real scientific and engineering problems are different from those found…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Relevance (Education), College Mathematics, Engineering
Peer reviewedLeutzinger, Larry P.; Nelson, Glenn – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Problems and activities are presented for which "I can't do it" or "It can't be done" are the correct responses. Including problems of this type in the curriculum adds a new dimension to students' learning and helps to develop better problem solvers. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedKreith, Kurt – Quantum, 1992
Utilizes the problem of determining the number of different ice cream cones and cups that can be made from a choice of 31 flavors to investigate the concepts of combinations and permutations. Provides a set of six related problems with their answers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computation, Enrichment Activities, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
Handley, Bill – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2007
This book is about playing with mathematics, teaching: (1) How to multiply and divide large numbers mentally; (2) Making addition and subtraction easy; (3) Tricks for understanding fractions and decimals; and (4) How to quickly check answers for each calculation. Described as a foolproof way to do multiplication, division, factoring estimating,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Subtraction, Numbers, Mathematics
Whimbey, Arthur; And Others – 1990
Learning the techniques of critical thinking and problem solving can be easy for children when presented problems involving fun topics. Problem sets which range from easy to hard written by elementary school students and educational consultants are included. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Each topic…
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Creative Thinking, Division
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Data Interpretation, Definitions
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, High Schools, Learning Activities
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying geometric operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, High Schools, Learning Activities
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Decimal Fractions, High Schools
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module provides…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Definitions, High Schools
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Definitions, Fractions
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, High Schools, Learning Activities
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying algebraic operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Algebra, Computation, Definitions
Jewell, Larry R. – 1985
This learning module provides students with practice in applying mathematical operations to vocational agriculture. The module consists of unit objectives, definitions, information, problems to solve, worksheets suitable for various levels of vocational agriculture instruction, and answer keys for the problems and worksheets. This module, which…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computation, Definitions, High Schools
