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Peer reviewedPollak, Henry O. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Analyzed are textbook word problems that are typically used as applications of mathematics and shows some of the difficulties in making these problems realistic. A discussion and examples of sources of genuine mathematical applications in real life follows. (MN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications
