Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. Many activities, exercises, and applications relate to the earth moving, navigation, or surveying. The mathematical ideas covered are applied in numerous realistic or real situations.
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For example, in one applied geometry section, students are asked to find the area of Tasmania by using the Monte Carlo method to estimate the area and then find another estimate by using Simpson's Rule. This is followed by asking students which answer is more accurate. Each section contains different methods for handling geometric measurement. Answers, suggestions, and possible solutions are included.