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Smith, Michael D. – PRIMUS, 2011
The purpose of this article is to present two very active applied modeling projects that were successfully implemented in a first semester calculus course at Hollins University. The first project uses a logistic equation to model the spread of a new disease such as swine flu. The second project is a human take on the popular article "Do Dogs Know…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics
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Cheesewright, R.; And Others – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1974
A British project in engineering science is described. Computer assisted instruction packages are being developed to provide students with experience with models or systems of models related to lecture material on electrical, electronic, nuclear, and mechanical engineering. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Design
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Sampson, Demetrios G., Ed.; Ifenthaler, Dirk, Ed.; Isaías, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2018
The aim of the 2018 International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA) conference was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There have been advances in both cognitive…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Danesh, Iraj – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described is a Monte-Carlo method for modeling physical systems with a computer. Also discussed are ways to incorporate Monte-Carlo simulation techniques for introductory science and mathematics teaching and also for enriching computer and simulation courses. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Eyob, Ephrem – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
The results of a simulation model of a queuing system are reported. Use in an introductory quantitative analysis course to enhance students' computer and quantitative modeling knowledge is described. (CW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology