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Using Forensic Investigations and CAS to Motivate Student Interest in Mathematics
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Leinbach, Patricia; Leinbach, Carl – International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2010
In this paper, we are proposing the use of forensic case studies as a means to provide students with interesting problem solving opportunities that capitalise on the popularity of several TV series and shows. It also satisfies their natural curiosity about how answers are found to seemingly complex real life problems. We begin with a very brief…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Crime, Case Studies, Educational Technology