Publisher's Synopsis
The focus of this book is based on the process of problem-solving, including formulation and validation of mathematical models. The approach is problem-driven, then generalized, using real-world examples. The book studies the entire process of problem-solving, defining variables carefully and specifying units, and translating between reality (often expressed in words) and symbols in both directions. The book emphasizes conceptual understanding with the Rule of Four (verbal, visual, numerical and symbolic) to be able to recognize what methods to apply and how to solve simplistic problems by hand while using technology as a tool to solve real problems.
