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Engineering Students' Perceptions of Mathematical Modeling in a Learning Module Centered on a Hydrologic Design Case Study
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Merck, Madeline F.; Gallagher, Melissa A.; Habib, Emad; Tarboton, David – International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2021
Engineering students need to spend time engaging in mathematical modeling tasks to reinforce their learning of mathematics through its application to authentic problems and real world design situations. Technological tools and resources can support this kind of learning engagement. We produced an online module that develops students' mathematical…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development
Bridging to Mathematical Modelling: Vietnamese Students' Response to Different Levels of Authenticity in Contextualized Tasks
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Tran, Dung; Nguyen, Duyen Thi; Nguyen, An Thi Tan; Nguyen, Giang-Nguyen Thi; Ta, Phuong Minh – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2020
To address the upcoming reform curriculum initiative following competency-based learning in Vietnam, this study examines how variations of a contextualized task allow students to experience the mathematical modelling process. We explore how Grade 10 students respond to tasks with different levels of authenticity when they first attempt such tasks.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Curriculum Development, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models