Attempts to raise some of the issues involved in incorporating mathematical modelling with classroom teaching, as well as providing some background for those unfamiliar with the area. (PK)

Suggests that in the mathematics classroom the federal income tax may serve as a familiar example to illustrate several aspects of the mathematical concept of function. (PK)

This section provides mathematical activities in reproducible formats appropriate for students in grades 8-10. The activity is designed to provide an experience in model building while developing the concept of slope. (PK)

Points out the benefits of students using LOGO with problems dealing with vectors and matrices. Provides examples of performing linear algebraic computations in LOGO. (ML)

Suggests the use of computer simulation of continuous systems as a problem solving approach to computer languages. Outlines the procedures that the system dynamics approach employs in computer simulations. Explains the advantages of the special purpose language, DYNAMO. (ML)

A previous article examined the amount of fuel that could constantly burn each second and achieve a safe landing. This article investigates some ways to burn variable amounts of fuel according to some mathematical function (such as an arithmetic progression). Several assumptions (such as a massless fuel) are made. (JN)

Describes a full-year course called Applied Mathematics. The course covers topics in two general categories, namely, personal money management and job-related mathematics. General instructional strategies used and a sample student project (on budgets) are included. (JN)

Presents a module developed to teach relevant applications of mathematics to medicine, specifically, the evaluation of trauma victims. Discusses data collected and the evaluation and interpretation leading to useful predictors. Evaluation of the students by grade and sex and students' comments are included. (JM)

The initiation of programs in mathematics held in the physical facilities of industry, the implementation of these programs, and guidelines for establishing the programs are discussed. (DT)

Drawing floor plans for an apartment is used as the basis for giving students practice in applying the concepts of ratio, fractions, and scale. (DT)

Based on a synthesis of the literature, a model for problem posing cognitive processes was formulated, and validated. The major constructs incorporated in this framework were the situations in which problem posing occurs. For each situation, four cognitive processes were established: the editing of problems based on iconic or symbolic stimuli, the…

The 51st meeting of the Commission Internationale pour L'Etude et L'Amelioration de L'Ensignment des Mathematiques (CIEAEM) was held July, 1999 at Chichester, UK and facilitated the collaboration of delegates from over 30 countries providing a variety of perspectives on the theme OCultural Diversity in Mathematics Education'. The papers in this…

This document consists of the two issues of the "AMATYC Review" published during volume year 1997-1998. Designed as an avenue of communication for mathematics educators concerned with the views, ideas, and experiences of two-year college students and teachers, this journal contains articles on mathematics exposition and education, and regularly…

Fifty detailed examples illustrating the uses of a wide range of supplementary printed materials are presented. Each example specifies the material, the function, the technique, and the recommended grade levels. (LS)

Suggestions are given for the preparation and evaluation of projects and exhibits. Extensive examples of a wide range of student-developed projects are described. A listing of project topics with references is included. (LS)