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Support modelling cycle through differentiated means

I plan to work with my students on solving real-world problems through modelling them. Now it is my idea to follow the modelling cycle below. The idea is to find with the help of two values that have ...
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Long-form, multi-step, skills-integrating applied mathematics problems in calculus I, II, III

When recently teaching Calculus II to college students, I instructed my students to read and be ready to work through the first 8 or so questions of James Walsh's climate modeling differential ...
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Learn ring theory more fun

I asked this question at 'mathoverflow'. However, the character of this question does not match mathoverflow, so I am asking this question again on this site. Motivation: Among abstract algebra, I am ...
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How to explain the "less than yearly compounded interest" concept?

What difficulties can be met while teaching the "less than yearly compounded interest" concept? Based on my own (learning) experience, an objection arose when I was presented with the formula: $$A ...
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Is applying maths a 'hard problem' and how does the profession help?

Question: Is there such a thing as an Applied Maths profession? In my engineering experience we were often at a loss as to which mathematical approach to take, and there seemed no obvious way to find ...
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