Some Applications of Mathematics for the Biology Classroom

Biology and mathematics are inextricably linked. In this article, we show a few of the many areas in which this linkage might be made explicit. By doing so, teachers can deepen students' understanding and appreciation of both subjects. In this article, we explore some of these areas, providing...

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Published inThe American biology teacher Vol. 75; no. 4; pp. 281 - 284
Main Authors Horton, Robert M, Leonard, William H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published University of California Press 01.04.2013
Subjects
Biology
Interdisciplinary Approach
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematics
Science Instruction
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Biology and mathematics are inextricably linked. In this article, we show a few of the many areas in which this linkage might be made explicit. By doing so, teachers can deepen students' understanding and appreciation of both subjects. In this article, we explore some of these areas, providing brief explanations of the mathematics and some of the applications in biology, with ideas for some of the investigations that teachers might wish to pose to their students.
ISSN:0002-7685
DOI:10.1525/abt.2013.75.4.10