Applications: Using Data Analysis in Precalculus to Model Cooling.

Barrett, Gloria; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Applications: Using Data Analysis in Precalculus to Model Cooling.

Barrett, Gloria; And Others

Mathematics Teacher, v81 n8 p680-84 Nov 1988

A fairly traditional precalculus problem is modified to address some common concerns with the teaching of problem solving. Areas of problem solving which are illustrated include: posing the problem; modeling the problem; transforming the data; and examining the solution. (PK)

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Graphs, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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