Mathematical Modelling
Education, Engineering and Economics - ICTMA 12
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This book continues the ICTMA tradition of influencing teaching and learning in the application of mathematical modelling. Each chapter shows how real life problems can be discussed during university lectures, in school classrooms and industrial research. International experts contribute their knowledge and experience by providing analysis, insight and comment whilst tackling large and complex problems by applying mathematical modelling. This book covers the proceedings from the Twelfth International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications.
Key Features
- Covers the proceedings from the Twelfth International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications
- Continues the ICTMA tradition of influencing teaching and learning in the application of mathematical modelling
- Shows how real life problems can be discussed during university lectures, in school classrooms and industrial research
Readership
Math instructors/professors
Table of Contents
- Section 1 Models and modelling in reality; Section 2 Modelling constructs in education; Section 3 Recognising modelling competencies; Section 4 Everyday aspects of modelling literacy; Section 5 Cognitive perspectives on modelling; Section 6 The practice of modelling; Section 7 Behaviours in engineering and applications.
Product details
- No. of pages: 510
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Woodhead Publishing 2007
- Published: August 1, 2007
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9781904275206
- eBook ISBN: 9780857099419
About the Authors
C Haines
Affiliations and Expertise
City University, UK
P Galbraith
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Queensland, Australia
W Blum
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Kassel, Germany
S Khan
Affiliations and Expertise
City University, UK