Writing a PSMT

What is a PSMT

• Problem solving and modelling task
• A written assignment

Report Style- IMRAD

• I - ntroduction
• M - ethod
• R - esults
• A - nalysis
• D - iscussion

Introduction NOT Formulate

Assumptions

• How will you solve the problem if you don't control it?
• Starts in INTRO but may continue throughout

Observations

• The interesting facts / points relevant to your report
• Starts in INTRO but may continue throughout

Mathematisation

• A new word?
• Translate problem into a mathematical one
• Starts in INTRO but may continue throughout

Method NOT Solve

Valid solution

• use of complex procedures
• based on your assumptions
• Starts in INTRO but may continue throughout

Math concepts & techniques

• relevant ideas and application of maths
• discerning? -- Well judged

Technology

• Accurate -- you may need to check that your tech is doing the right thing!
• Appropriate -- don't use a toothbrush to sweep the kitchen floor

Results & Analysis

Reasonableness?

Strengths & Limitations

Justification