Teaching Mathematics Using Interactive Mapping

Teaching Mathematics Using Interactive Mapping offers a novel approach to learning basic math topics through customized interactive mapping activities. It uses web-based GIS maps and tools to build practical and problem-solving skills, making it relevant to today's problems and challenges. The book is written for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, geography, and related fields and provides an accompanying Solution Guide for instructors and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 225 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Teaching Mathematics Using Interactive Mapping presents innovative approaches to acquiring fundamental mathematical concepts, such as simple relational measures and measuring hierarchies, through tailored interactive mapping exercises. These activities revolve around interactive web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) and are highly relevant to contemporary problems and challenges. Written in a guided, hands-on, and understandable manner, all activities are meticulously designed to foster practical and problem-solving skills that are grounded in mathematical principles, enabling students to transition from perceiving maps as mere references that solely indicate the location of something to analytical tools that prioritize understanding the "whys" behind where. Success in this interactive transition empowers most readers to master mathematical concepts and GIS tools.

Key Features:
Customized Geographical Activities: Offers a range of custom-designed geographical activities tailored to specific mathematical topics, ensuring a seamless integration of mathematics and geography.
Enhances Students' Comfort with Mathematics: Helps students develop a strong foundation in mathematics, making it applicable across various professions.
Provides an Engaging and Practical Approach: Offers an innovative, engaging, and practical set of activities to facilitate readers' understanding of typically challenging, often elementary, mathematical topics, including fractions, the distributive law, and more.
Uses Web-Based GIS Maps, Apps, and Tools: Utilizes web-based GIS maps, applications, and other tools and data that can be accessed from any device, anywhere, at any time, without requiring prior GIS background knowledge.
Written by Experienced Teachers and Researchers: Authored by experienced teachers and researchers with extensive experience in teaching mathematics, geography, and spatial analysis, ensuring a comprehensive and authoritative approach.
Includes an Accompanying Solution Guide: Provides an accompanying Solution Guide, accessible on the book's product page, which serves as a valuable resource for instructors, students, and other readers to assess their progress and deepen their understanding of the material.

This textbook is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in universities and community colleges, including those pursuing basic mathematics courses, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs. Its interactive nature and practical applications make it an invaluable resource for enhancing mathematical proficiency and spatial awareness in today's world.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032305332