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Kapadia, Ramesh – Mathematics Teaching, 2010
This article reports on the findings of a research project whose aim was to support and enhance the teaching of risk at Key Stage 4. An innovative and cross-curricular approach has been used, based on modelling socio-scientific issues using new technological tools, designed specifically to enable the consideration of ethical and social issues,…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Interdisciplinary Approach, Social Sciences, Values
Wells, Peter – Mathematics Teaching, 1970
A method for introducing ideas of probability theory is presented. The method is illustrated by solving a coin tossing" problem. (FL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Models, Mathematics
Hill, Linda; Rothery, Andrew – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
Mathematical modelling activities related to everyday situations (e.g., traffic lights) can be used to develop probability concepts. (SD)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts