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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 reviewedBankard, Dianne; Fennell, Francis – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
The focus here is on the students' uses for numbers in both school and home settings. The included activities emphasize a growth and development theme involving various aspects of data collection, data interpretation, probability, and statistics. Also included are parent-child extended activity worksheets. (JJK)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
