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A Modeling Problem for the Classroom
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Brookshear, J. Glenn – American Mathematical Monthly, 1978
An example of a mathematical modeling problem involving student enrollment and attrition is given along with a discussion of methods and conclusions. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Investigating Mathematical Models
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Field, David A. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1978
An example is given of a mathematical modeling problem involving the number of people that get on and off an elevator and the expected number of stops it makes. (MN)
Descriptors: Activity Units, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials