Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course

Angeles Domínguez; Jorge de la Garza; Genaro Zavala

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-18272-8_43

Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course

Angeles Domínguez, Jorge de la Garza, Genaro Zavala

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Abstract

This is an on-going study of an integrated first-year engineering course of mathematics and physics using models and modelling instruction. This innovation involves: redesigning the course content, combining teaching strategies, reshaping the classroom setting, and the use of technology. The experimental course was taught at a large private university in northern Mexico. This study analyses the students’ final projects of this integrated course. The general comments made by the students were positive and affirmed this as a valuable learning experience. Students noted that the course reduced boundaries between physics and mathematics, helping them to better understand the application and need for the mathematics content.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages	513-522
Number of pages	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18272-8_43
Publication status	Published - 2015

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Name	International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
ISSN (Print)	2211-4920
ISSN (Electronic)	2211-4939

Keywords

Construct Process Models
First-year Engineering Students
Kinetic Friction Coefficient
Large Private University
Semester Calculus Course

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Modelling and Simulation
Mathematics (miscellaneous)

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Domínguez, A., de la Garza, J., & Zavala, G. (2015). Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course. In International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling (pp. 513-522). (International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling). Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18272-8_43

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Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course. / Domínguez, Angeles; de la Garza, Jorge; Zavala, Genaro.
International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2015. p. 513-522 (International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling).

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