PS18-Using Simple Linear programming -EN

Using Simple Linear programming in the process of looking for optimum solutions in entrepreneurial activities

This topic and the respective L&C Plan are aiming at the involvement of students in the linear programming approach in the context of entrepreneurial activities. Thus students will be expected to apply mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills to real-world situations involving optimization. Furthermore they should be able to demonstrate their understanding of linear programming concepts and methods by creating and presenting their own linear programming models and solutions, particularly in a STEAME context. In the context of the consideration of this topic, it is suggested the development of an approach that motivates students to learn about simple linear programming, by helping them to realize how this technique can help them make better decisions in various entrepreneurial activities. With this in mind there will be provision of examples involving the concepts that are essential in the context of linear programming, and development of activities that help students on working on them.

The students are expected to be involved in project activities that will provide the opportunity for interest development, provision of concrete examples, analysis of the problem’s constituents, development of a plan for solution, implementation of the plan, investigation, reflection and assessment of the outcomes.