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Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts

Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts


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What does this have to do with real life? is a question that plagues mathematics teachers across America, as students are confronted with abstract topics in their high school mathematics courses. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics emphasizes the importance of making real world connections in teaching mathematics so that learning new content is meaningful to students. And in meeting NCTM national standards, this invaluable book provides many insights into the many connections between mathematics applications and the real world. Nearly 50 math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments, such as the workplace, nature, science, sports, and even parking. From logarithms to matrices to complex numbers, concepts are discussed for a variety of mathematics courses, including:

• algebra
• geometry
• trigonometry
• analysis
• probability
• statistics
• calculus

In one entry, for example, the authors show how angles are used in determining the spaces of a parking lot. When describing exponential growth, the authors demonstrate how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. The concept of equations is described in a variety of ways, including how business managers estimate how many hours it takes a certain number of employees to complete a task, as well as how a to compute a quarterback's passing rating. Websites listed at the end of each entry provide additional examples of everyday math for both students and teachers.



Table of Contents:

Introduction
Angle
Asymptote
Cartesian Coordinates
Circles
Circumference
Complex Numbers
Conic Sections
Counting
Derivative
Equations
Expected Value
Exponential Decay
Exponential Growth
Fibonacci Sequence
Imaginary Numbers
Integration
Inverse (Multiplicative)
Inverse Function
Inverse Square Function
Linear Functions
Logarithms
Logistic Functions
Matrices
Perimeter
Periodic Functions
Plane
Polar Coordinates
Polynomial Functions
Probability
Proportions
Pythagorean Theorem
Quadratic Functions
Quadrilaterals
Rate
Ratio
Reflections
Rotations
Sequence
Series
Similarity
Slope
Square Roots
Standard Deviation
Step Functions
Surface Area
Symbolic Logic
Symmetry
Tangent
Translations
Triangle Trigonometry
Variation
Vectors
Volume
References
Index



About the Author :

EVAN M. GLAZER is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia in the Department of Instructional Technology, and a former mathematics teacher at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL. Previous publications include Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in Mathematics (Greenwood, 2001).

JOHN W. MCCONNELL is a professor at North Park University.



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.,."intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students."-Choice .,."thorough and accurate."-Library Media Connection .,."useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?...intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students.?-Choice ?...useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin ?Real-Life Math is a high-quality book that will be a fine addition to any mathematics library.?-Mathmatics Teacher ?...thorough and accurate.?- Library Media Connection ?...thorough and accurate.?-Library Media Connection ?...thorough and accurate.??Library Media Connection ..."thorough and accurate."-Library Media Connection ..."useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin "Real-Life Math is a high-quality book that will be a fine addition to any mathematics library."-Mathmatics Teacher ..."intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students."-Choice


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780313319983
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Greenwood Press
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts
  • ISBN-10: 0313319987
  • Publisher Date: 30 Jul 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 184


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