With a new approach to mathematics, Math Modeling allows the student to think beyond the apparent and uncover new techniques and strategies using skills already present in their toolbox. Rather than focusing on a single correct method, the class emphasizes creativity, reasoning, and real-world application. This experience has helped me grow as a problem solver by encouraging flexibility in my thinking and showing me that there are often multiple valid ways to approach and solve a single problem.
One project we do in Math Modeling is the Epsilon School, which is a scenario given to us by Mrs. Durost, and the team decides which department would need more teachers and which departments can lose a teacher to compensate for the increase in student population. As you can see in the slide-show, our team created a slide-show to outline the choice of teachers and how we came to our conclusion through mathematical reasoning. Trouble Viewing PDF? Click Here
Math Modeling also allows us to compete in MTFC, which is a math competition that works to introduce the actuarial process to students. Through the Scenario Quest section of Math Modeling, our team was able to use data analysis and risk assessment to come to a conclusion on which insurance plan would help Farmer Jones save her corn harvest. Trouble Viewing PDF? Click Here