Mathematical modelling: a way of life - Ictma 11
by Lamon, Susan J., International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, Milwaukee, Wis, International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, ICTMA, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
fromICTMA 11
Mathematical modelling is often spoken of as a way of life, referring to habits of mind and to dependence on the power of mathematics to describe, explain, predict and control real phenomena. This book aims to encourage teachers to provide opportunities for students to model a v…
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