It concerns the use of mathematics in representing and solving important problems encountered in decision making and management. The workshop provides teachers with applications that can stimulate their students' interest in mathematics. Participants become aware of real-world applications that can be shared with their students. They obtain an introduction to important analytical tools such as linear programming, probability, queuing theory, decision analysis, and computer simulation, and become acquainted with useful software for handling such problems.
Participants also receive a packet of take-away materials.
The program will be composed of introductory operations research and computer applications workshops. Emphasis will be on applications and problem formulation. We will emphasize interactive teacher participation in application areas such as linear programming, probability, queuing models, and decision analysis. Registrations must be postmarked no later than April 21, 1999.