Overview (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Quizzes
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What is mathematical modelling?
What is mathematical modelling?
Using maths to solve real-world problems
What is the key strength of mathematical modelling?
What is the key strength of mathematical modelling?
Its systematic approach
How many main stages are in the mathematical modelling cycle?
How many main stages are in the mathematical modelling cycle?
Five
What does 'iterative' mean in the context of mathematical modelling?
What does 'iterative' mean in the context of mathematical modelling?
Going back to refine work if needed
What is involved in Stage 1: Identifying the problem?
What is involved in Stage 1: Identifying the problem?
Defining goals & understanding context
In Stage 2, what helps simplify situations without losing essential accuracy?
In Stage 2, what helps simplify situations without losing essential accuracy?
Making assumptions
What does 'abstraction' mean in Stage 3?
What does 'abstraction' mean in Stage 3?
Stripping away unnecessary details
What do you do in Stage 4: Computing solutions?
What do you do in Stage 4: Computing solutions?
Apply maths techniques to solve equations
Which stage is described as the most critical?
Which stage is described as the most critical?
Stage 5: Evaluating solutions
Which field is NOT mentioned as using mathematical modelling?
Which field is NOT mentioned as using mathematical modelling?
Art history
In the falling ball example, what is the distance equation when air resistance is negligible?
In the falling ball example, what is the distance equation when air resistance is negligible?
What two things does successful modelling require?
What two things does successful modelling require?
Maths skills & real-world understanding