Real-Life Math: Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts

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How we use mathematics in our everyday lives; "What does this have to do with real life" is a common refrain heard in math classes all across America as students confront algebra, geometry, and calculus formulas. Everyday Use of Mathematical Concepts provides the answers to that question. Up to 50 math concepts are presented here, with multiple examples of how each concept is applied to tasks in everyday life, such as work and sports. Teachers and students will find these practical applications helpful when learning new math concepts. Used on its own or alongside math textbooks, this volume meets the national standards set forth by the National Mathematics Teachers Association. In the entry discussing angles, the authors show how use of angles affects parking spaces in a parking lot. The exponential growth entry demonstrates how interest on a loan or credit card increases over time. In the equations entry, the authors show how business managers estimate how many hours it takes for a certain number of employees to complete a task. Web sites at the end of each entry provide more examples of everyday math for students and teachers.

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.,."intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students."-Choice
.,."thorough and accurate."-Library Media Connection
.,."useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
...intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students.-Choice
...useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Real-Life Math is a high-quality book that will be a fine addition to any mathematics library.-Mathmatics Teacher
...thorough and accurate.- Library Media Connection
...thorough and accurate.-Library Media Connection
...thorough and accurate.Library Media Connection
..."thorough and accurate."-Library Media Connection
..."useful as a reference tool....provides useful application ideas across the math curriculum....useful in high school libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"Real-Life Math is a high-quality book that will be a fine addition to any mathematics library."-Mathmatics Teacher
..."intended as a resource for mathematics teachers, providing some possible answers to students' questions about relevance, and meets th standards set forth by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. But besides its potential use by high school, community college, and beginning college-level teachers, this well written book has a place in public, high-school, and college libraries. Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates; faculty; two-year technical program students."-Choice

Author Bio

EVAN M. 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. Previous publications include Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in Mathematics (Greenwood, 2001). JOHN W. MCCONNELL is a professor at North Park University.