Elementary Mathematical Models offers instructors an alternative to standard college algebra, quantitative literacy, and liberal arts mathematics courses. Presu

Explains the relevance and importance of mathematical modelling for a non-technical audience.

Employing a practical, "learn by doing" approach, this first-rate text fosters the development of the skills beyond the pure mathematics needed to set up and ma

Modeling Mathematical Ideas combining current research and practical strategies to build teachers and students strategic competence in problem solving.This must

The emphasis of this book lies in the teaching of mathematical modeling rather than simply presenting models. To this end the book starts with the simple discre