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Mathematical Modelling: A Guidebook For Teachers And Teams, Peter Galbraith, Derek Holton
Mathematical Modelling: A Guidebook For Teachers And Teams, Peter Galbraith, Derek Holton
Mathematics
This document aims to provide teachers with material that will enable them to prepare students to develop skills of mathematical modelling. Mathematical modelling is a process in which real-life situations and relations in these situations are expressed by using mathematics. Included in this publication are junior modelling problems for upper primary, junior or middle secondary levels; intermediate modelling problems for junior or middle secondary levels; and senior modelling problems for middle or senior secondary levels. A specific purpose of this material is to provide additional support to assist teachers and schools in choosing and mentoring student teams to participate in …
Engaging Students In The Practice Of Statistics Through Undergraduate Research, Debra L. Hydorn
Engaging Students In The Practice Of Statistics Through Undergraduate Research, Debra L. Hydorn
Mathematics
As statisticians, we engage in a variety of activities, some of which are regularly integrated into our undergraduate courses. However, the individual courses that comprise a mathematics or statistics degree program might not provide students with experiences in the broader range of activities that define the practice of statistics. To remedy this situation, faculty can consider developing and mentoring undergraduate research projects. This article briefly discusses the skills that comprise statistical practice along with some course and program options for helping students to develop these skills. Then, types of undergraduate research projects in statistics are described to help faculty generate …