Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ478325
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Mathematical Modeling in a Feast of Rabbits.
Jones, Graham A.
Mathematics Teacher, v86 n8 p770-73 Dec 1993
Solves the problem of the reproduction of rabbit pairs utilizing the Fibonacci sequence. Examines modified versions of the problem, and presents a vignette of one modification based on the author's experience in using the approach with preservice middle school teachers. Extends the approach to other related problems. (MDH)
Descriptors: Algebra, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Enrichment Activities, High Schools, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Patterns in Mathematics, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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