Real-World Problems as Contexts for Proof.

Hodgson, Ted; Riley, Kate J.

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ERIC Number: EJ673740

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Real-World Problems as Contexts for Proof.

Hodgson, Ted; Riley, Kate J.

Mathematics Teacher, v94 n9 p724-28 Dec 2001

Presents student solutions to real-world problems that allow students to develop and defend their mathematical models of the situations. Elicits proofs and offers recommendations for the potential of real-world problems as contexts for proof. (KHR)

Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Proof (Mathematics), Relevance (Education), Secondary Education, Word Problems (Mathematics)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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