Mathematical Modelling for Teachers - Resources, Pedagogy and Practice

This book focuses on practical classroom ideas in mathematical modelling suitable to be used by mathematics teachers at the secondary level. It provides everything that teachers and mathematics educators need to design and implement mathematical modelling activities in their classroom.

List of contents

Preface
1. Chapter 1: Introducing Mathematical Modelling
2. Chapter 2: Teaching Mathematical Modelling
3. Chapter 3: Empirical Modelling
4. Chapter 4: Deterministic Modelling
5. Chapter 5: Simulation Modelling
6. Chapter 6: Mathematical Modelling Projects
7. Chapter 7: Assessing Mathematical Modelling
8. Chapter 8: Conclusion
Appendix A: The Solver Tool
Appendix B: Sample Lesson Plan
Index

About the author

Ang Keng Cheng is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, and the Associate Dean for Higher Degrees at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Summary

This book focuses on practical classroom ideas in mathematical modelling suitable to be used by mathematics teachers at the secondary level. It provides everything that teachers and mathematics educators need to design and implement mathematical modelling activities in their classroom.

Additional text

'The right modelling book, by the right author, at the right time!' - Solomon Garfunkel, Founder & CEO, COMAP Inc., USA
'This book is especially useful to teachers of mathematical modelling in developing our students to be mathematically prepared for the future workforce – definitely worth a browse. ' - Tan Liang Soon, Teacher, Singapore
'Relevant and relatable resources that can be easily used in the classroom!' - Kester Wong, Teacher, Singapore

Product details

• Authors: Ang, Keng Cheng Ang, Keng Cheng (Nanyang Technological University Ang, Ang Keng Cheng, Ang Keng Cheng
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780815370888
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-7088-8
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / General, Secondary Schools, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics