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ERIC Number: EJ312684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Mathematics in the Real World, Really.
Kennedy, Dan
Mathematics Teacher, v78 n1 p18-22 Jan 1985
One mathematician's view of real problems is given. Described (with some humor) are magic retail numbers, the highway bypass, the elliptical table, and the senior-class schedule. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Percentage, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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