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A Glance at Mathematical Modeling from an Ecological Perspective: The Problem of "Pine Processionary Caterpillar Invasion"
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Çibik, Naz Fulya; Boz-Yaman, Burçak – Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 2022
The purpose of this paper is to integrate mathematical modeling and ecology by presenting an activity involving an authentic environmental problem, which is called "Pine Processionary Caterpillars Invasion." Adopting Mathematical Modeling and Education for Climate Action (EfCA) approaches, it was aimed to encourage pre-service teachers…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Ecology, Climate, Problem Solving
Procedures for Analyzing Student Performance Data to Generate Hypotheses for the Purpose of Educational Decision Making.
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Stowitschek, Carole E.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1980
Three psychiatric teacher-counselors and five students from a residential mental health treatment facility for adolescents with behavior disorders were used to determine if consistent use of a 14-step planning strategy would result in student increases in academic performance. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Data Collection, Decision Making
Education Data Quality in Nepal.
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Chapman, David W.; Dhungana, Madhup – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1991
The quality of educational data in Nepal was evaluated by investigating three questions: (1) the extent of reporting error in national education data; (2) accuracy of error estimation; and (3) levels at which error is introduced. Evidence suggests that data may be more accurate than decision makers suppose. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Developing Nations, Educational Research