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Mathematics and the Physical World (Some Remarks).
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Galbraith, Peter – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1981
A discussion of the mathematics of rugby is related to an earlier article about mathematics and the physical world. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
The Tilted Probability Board
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Austin, Joe Dan – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Analyzing the effects of tilting a probability board can be an effective method of introducing a discussion of models in a probability class. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Educational Media, Higher Education, Mathematical Models
Using History in Teaching Mathematics.
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Katz, Victor J. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1986
Some concrete examples of the use of historical materials in developing certain topics from precalculus and calculus are presented. Ideas which can be introduced with a reformulated curriculum are discussed in five areas: algorithms, combinatorics, logarithms, trigonometry, and mathematical models. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education
UMAP Modules-Units 105, 107-109, 111-112, 158-162.
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Keller, Mary K.; And Others – 1980
This collection of materials includes six units dealing with applications of matrix methods. These are: 105-Food Service Management; 107-Markov Chains; 108-Electrical Circuits; 109-Food Service and Dietary Requirements; 111-Fixed Point and Absorbing Markov Chains; and 112-Analysis of Linear Circuits. The units contain exercises and model exams,…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials