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Mathematical Tools for Real-World Applications: A Gentle Introduction for Students and Practitioners
Draganov, Alexandr – MIT Press, 2022
Techniques for applying mathematical concepts in the real world: six rarely taught but crucial tools for analysis, research, and problem-solving. Many young graduates leave school with a solid knowledge of mathematical concepts but struggle to apply these concepts in practice. Real scientific and engineering problems are different from those found…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Relevance (Education), College Mathematics, Engineering
Safford, Kathy – 1992
This document offers instructional materials for a 60-hour course on math operations involving decimals, fractions, proportions, statistics, probability, measurement, geometry, and linear algebra as applied in the workplace. The course was part of a workplace literacy project developed by Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) and its…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Algebra, Computation, Decimal Fractions
Clayton, Gypsy Abbott; And Others – 1988
This handbook is intended to contribute to the development of a theory of remedial instruction that can be easily understood and assimilated by teachers. The document evolved from research and workshop activity over a period of several years. It is designed for use by those with instructional or supervisory reponsibilities in elementary schools,…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics