Mathematical Modelling for Teachers A Practical Guide to Applicable
While there are many areas of focus in mathematics education, there are many good reasons for offering applicable mathematics education in schools. Let us just mention two of the most important reasons. On the one hand, a focus on the practical
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Jürgen Maaß Niamh O’Meara Patrick Johnson John O’Donoghue
Mathematical Modelling for Teachers A Practical Guide to Applicable Mathematics Education
Springer Texts in Education
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Jürgen Maaß Niamh O’Meara Patrick Johnson John O’Donoghue •
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Mathematical Modelling for Teachers A Practical Guide to Applicable Mathematics Education
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Jürgen Maaß Institut für Didaktik der Mathematik Universität Linz Linz, Austria
Patrick Johnson School of Education University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland
Niamh O’Meara EPISTEM, National Centre for STEM Education, School of Education University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland
John O’Donoghue EPISTEM, National Centre for STEM Education, School of Education University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland
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Preface
While there are many areas of focus in mathematics education, there are many good reasons for offering applicable mathematics education in schools. Let us just mention two of the most important reasons. On the one hand, a focus on the practical side of mathematics presents a convincing and motivating answer to the typical student question: ‘Why study mathematics?’ On the other hand, education policy seems inclined to move in this direction by implementing international testing, curricula and catalogues of skills. Here, applicable mathematics education is the phrase we use to describe rea
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