Mathematical Modelling for Teachers A Practical Guide to Applicable Mathematics Education /

• Main Authors: Maaß, Jürgen (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), O'Meara, Niamh (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Johnson, Patrick (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), O'Donoghue, John (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: Springer Texts in Education,
• Subjects: Mathematics-Study and teaching .; Teaching.; Learning.; Instruction.; Critical Thinking.; Life skills.; Mathematics Education.; Teaching and Teacher Education.; Learning & Instruction.; Life Skills.

While there are many areas of focus in mathematics education, there are many good reasons for offering applicable mathematics education in schools. Let us just mention two of the most important reasons. On the one hand, a focus on the practical side of mathematics presents a convincing and motivatin...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Chapter 1 Introduction to Modelling
• Chapter 2 Motivation - Why Teach Applicable Mathematics?
• Chapter 3 Empirical Findings on Modelling in Mathematics Education
• Chapter 4 Adapting Textbook Problems to Create a More Reality-Based Mathematics Education
• Chapter 5 Tasks Derived from Everyday Occurrences
• Chapter 6 An Example of a More Extensive Project
• Chapter 7 How do experts model?: Using this knowledge and understanding in the mathematics classroom
• Chapter 8 Further Tips for Teachers Who Want to Implement Applicable Mathematics Education
• Chapter 9 Teaching Real World Mathematics: Some Background Theory
• Conclusion
• References.