| Lessons in Mathematics Section 5: Oscillatory Behavior |
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This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 5 covers sinusoidal functions, including simple harmonic motion. Distance versus time lessons using a motion detector are also in |
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 6: Convergent and Logistic Behavior |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
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This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 6 takes students through the steps from exponential to convergent to logistic models, culminating with an application to a system |
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 7: Differential Equations |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
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This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 7 builds on the skills of Sections 5 and 6 using classic problems studied with differential equations. Exponential, convergent an |
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 8: Miscellaneous Topics |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 8 presents a natural extension of linear and exponential growth study - arithmetic and geometric sequences. Application to an age |
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| Lessons in Mathematics Section 9: Appendix |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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This book provides a set of tools that enables educators to teach mathematics using the framework of System Dynamics. Section 9 is a useful reference for all lessons in the book. Included are generic modeling structures, a summary of motion, distance-velo |
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| Lessons in Mathematics: A Dynamic Approach |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
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The abstractness of a traditional approach to mathematics causes many students to falter. This book focuses on making the abstractness more concrete with interesting and fun lessons. It uses STELLA software's icon-based, non-abstract language to structure |
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| Linear Models in STELLA |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher, & Rogers |
Subject:
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From CC-STADUS. Introductory tutorial exercises using STELLA II for high school math. Involves distance, car depreciation and jumping out of an airplane. |
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| Linear Systems Using STELLA |
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Author(s):
Diana M. Fisher |
Subject:
Math |
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From CC-STADUS. Semi-complex STELLA tutorial. Involves train robbery, Star Trek, and camping. |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 10 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
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System Dynamics |
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There are several characteristics of complex systems that can be discussed with students during these lessons. The fictitious city seems to face a dilemma; the tanning industry provides needed jobs in the present, but water pollution can cause serious det |
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| Modeling Dynamic Systems Section 6 |
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Author(s):
Diana Fisher |
Subject:
System Dynamics |
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In the classroom example provided in this section, the author lists many "potential systems problems" that are related to the issue of overpopulation. As an extension exercise, students can be asked to identify ways in which people have attempted to solve |
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