Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts - Hardcover

Glazer, Evan M.; McConnell, John W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313319987 ISBN 13: 9780313319983

Publisher: Greenwood Press, 2002

Synopsis

What does this have to do with real life? is a question that plagues mathematics teachers across America, as students are confronted with abstract topics in their high school mathematics courses. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics emphasizes the importance of making real world connections in teaching mathematics so that learning new content is meaningful to students. And in meeting NCTM national standards, this invaluable book provides many insights into the many connections between mathematics applications and the real world. Nearly 50 math concepts are presented with multiple examples of how each is applied in everyday environments, such as the workplace, nature, science, sports, and even parking. From logarithms to matrices to complex numbers, concepts are discussed for a variety of mathematics courses, including:

• algebra

• geometry

• trigonometry

• analysis

• probability

• statistics

• calculus

In one entry, for example, the authors show how angles are used in determining the spaces of a parking lot. When describing exponential growth, the authors demonstrate how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. The concept of equations is described in a variety of ways, including how business managers estimate how many hours it takes a certain number of employees to complete a task, as well as how a to compute a quarterback's passing rating. Websites listed at the end of each entry provide additional examples of everyday math for both students and teachers.

About this title

About the Author

EVAN GLAZER is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia in the Department of Instructional Technology, and a former mathematics teacher at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL./e He has designed and developed curriculum for the Intermath project and has completed writing projects on the subjects of mathematics and instructional technology in the classroom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313319987
• ISBN 13: 9780313319983
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184