Real World Mathematics in Action 2002
Cs Mangelsdorf, P.T. Taylor, Antonio Álvaro Tordesillas · 2004
In this paper, we describe a one-day event which changed student perceptions about the relevance of mathematics in today’s world. We discuss in detail a competition held during this event in which Year 11 and 12 mathematics students were given an opportunity to experience consulting in the area of promotions and marketing. 1