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ERIC Number: EJ673740
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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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