Chapter 8: Historical Connections and Geometric Modeling

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Modeling as Problem Solving in a Historical Context

• Spreadsheet as an Agent of a Mathematical Activity Leading to Inequalities

• Developing Skills in Conjecturing, Proving, and Improving Inequalities

• Technology-Motivated Conjecturing

• Spreadsheet Modeling vs. Using AM-GM Inequality

• Making Connections as a Good Teaching Practice