Teaching Mathematical Modelling in a Design Context: A Methodology Based on the Mechanical Analysis of a Domestic Cancrusher.

Pace, Sydney

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ERIC Number: EJ622079

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Publication Date: 2000

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Teaching Mathematical Modelling in a Design Context: A Methodology Based on the Mechanical Analysis of a Domestic Cancrusher.

Pace, Sydney

Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, v19 n4 p158-65 Dec 2000

Presents a methodology for teaching mathematical modeling skills to A-level students. Gives an example illustrating how mathematics teachers and design teachers can take joint perspective in devising learning opportunities that develop mathematical and design skills concurrently. (Contains 14 references.) (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Machine Tools, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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