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9780750703123

Learning Within Artificial Worlds: Computer Based Modelling In The Curriculum

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  • ISBN13:

    9780750703123

  • ISBN10:

    0750703121

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1994-10-01
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

Provides a description of the nature of modelling and an examination of the state of the art at present. The text is illustrated with case studies of funded projects in computer modelling and the book also reviews the different strategies that can

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
List of Figures and Tables
Abbreviations
Introduction: Modelling and Educationp. 1
The Nature of Modellingp. 9
Overview: The Nature of Modellingp. 11
Models: Their Makers, Uses and Problemsp. 16
From Mental Models to Modellingp. 27
Computational Issues in Modellingp. 33
Representations and Representation Systemsp. 39
Mathematics and Realityp. 47
Interpreting the World with Numbers: An Introduction to Quantitative Modellingp. 49
Reasoning with a Quantitative Modelling Toolp. 59
Integrating Situation-based and Algebraic Approaches: The Role of Spreadsheetsp. 68
Using Spreadsheets to Develop Understanding in Sciencep. 76
Models and Metaphors in Reasoning about Probabilityp. 85
Learning about Mathematical Modelling: A Case Study using Model Builderp. 94
Starting from Data: A Different Approach to Making Modelsp. 104
Common sense Reasoning about Quantitiesp. 115
Causality and Common sense Reasoningp. 117
Reasoning with a Semi-quantitative Toolp. 128
Thinking with Objects, Links and Logicp. 143
An Introduction to Qualitative Modellingp. 145
Reasoning with a Qualitative Modelling Toolp. 153
Learning by Building Expert System Modelsp. 162
Creating Worlds from Objects and Eventsp. 171
Implementing Modelling in the Curriculump. 181
Towards a Modelling Curriculump. 183
Developing Software and Curriculum Materials: The Modus Projectp. 188
Incorporating Modelling into a Mathematics Curriculump. 199
Modelling and Teacher Changep. 207
Appendix 1: Tools for Exploratory Learning Programmep. 214
Appendix 2: Further Materialsp. 220
Referencesp. 224
Notes on Contributorsp. 234
Indexp. 237
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