This book was published
by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
September 2011.
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Language of
Mathematics: Utilizing Math in Practice from any
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Brief
overview
The subject of this book is how
to formulate a mathematical model from an English description of a
problem and
the requirements its solution must satisfy. This book views
mathematical notation as a language
and develops the implications of this view for translating English text
into
mathematical expressions and a mathematical model, which is a
prerequisite for
applying mathematics to a practical problem. By presenting the Language
of
Mathematics explicitly and systematically, this book helps its readers
–
engineers, technicians, managers, students, teachers and many others –
to
develop and improve their ability to apply mathematics beneficially in
their
own work.
Intended
readership
This book is written for the following general groups of people:
- Those who would like to improve their ability to apply
mathematics effectively, systematically, and efficiently to practical
problems
- Teachers of mathematics who would like to improve their
ability
to convey to their students a better understanding and appreciation of
mathematics and how to apply it in practice
- Those who are curious about the linguistic nature and
aspects of
mathematical notation
More specifically, the intended readership includes:
- Engineers, consultants, managers, scientists, technicians,
and
others who could benefit vocationally and professionally by a greater
ability to use and apply mathematics in their work
- Students in tertiary educational institutions
- Students in secondary schools especially interested in
mathematics, science, or languages
- Educators designing mathematics curricula, course content,
and
teaching materials for students at all levels
- Teachers of mathematics, science, or languages in tertiary
educational institutions (universities, polytechnics, and vocational
and technical schools)
- Teachers of mathematics, science, or languages in secondary
schools
- Teachers in primary schools who introduce pupils to
mathematics
and especially to word problems
- Persons with a general or an intellectual interest in
mathematics, science, or language
The Language of Mathematics: Utilizing Math in Practice