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Download full textActuarial Foundation, 2012
The purpose of these modules is to provide an introduction to the world of probability and statistics to accelerated mathematics students at the high school level. The materials are centered on the fictional town of Happy Shores, a coastal community which is at risk for hurricanes. Actuaries at an insurance company figure out the risks and…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Probability, Statistics, Learning Modules
Peer reviewedLappan, Glenda; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
The activity uses an area model to analyze probabilities associated with games of chance. Three activity sheets are included, with teaching suggestions. (MNS)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedAustin, Joe Dan – Mathematics Teacher, 1982
The problems involved in making reservations for airline flights is discussed in creating a mathematical model designed to maximize an airline's income. One issue not considered in the model is any public relations problem the airline may have. The model does take into account the issue of denied boarding compensation. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
Watson, F. R. – 1980
These worksheets suggest activities through which secondary school students may be introduced to the ideas of simulation. All can be played as games to give students a feel for the situation modeled; most use coins or dice and a few use random digits. Directions are detailed for each of the 17 worksheets, with variations suggested for many. (MMS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Horelick, Brindell; Koont, Sinan – 1979
Three of the modules deal with applications of calculus to other mathematics. These are: 240-Pi is Irrational; 241-The Wallis Approximation of Pi; and 242-Buffon's Needle Experiment. The first of these units focuses on a proof of the irrational nature of pi, and provides exercises and answers. The second module of this group reviews the history of…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Wilde, Carroll O. – 1980
The Poisson probability distribution is seen to provide a mathematical model from which useful information can be obtained in practical applications. The distribution and some situations to which it applies are studied, and ways to find answers to practical questions are noted. The unit includes exercises and a model exam, and provides answers to…
Descriptors: Answer Keys, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Watson, F. R. – 1980
This collection of documents promotes simulation as an attractive topic in mathematics instruction that provides game-like activities likely to interest pupils, by illustrating the important ideas of probability and showing how mathematical models can be used in practical problems clearly relevant to everyday life. While computer programs written…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Discovery Learning
