Using the Scientific Method to Engage Mathematical Modeling: An Investigation of pi

Autor/inn/en	Archer, Lester A. C.; Ng, Karen E.
Titel	Using the Scientific Method to Engage Mathematical Modeling: An Investigation of pi
Quelle	In: Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, 2 (2016) 1, S.51-56 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2149-214X
Schlagwörter	Scientific Methodology; Mathematical Models; Interdisciplinary Approach; Grade 6; Grade 7; Mathematics Instruction; Middle School Teachers; Middle School Students; Mathematics Teachers; Inquiry; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Learning Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Middle school; Middle schools; Teacher; Teachers; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Student; Students; Schüler; Schülerin; Mathematics; Mathematik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernaktivität
Abstract	The purpose of this paper is to explain how to use the scientific method as the framework to introduce mathematical model. Two interdisciplinary activities, targeted for students in grade 6 or grade 7, are explained to show the application of the scientific method while building a mathematical model to investigate the relationship between the circumferences and the diameter of circular objects. In the first activity, a research question is pursued as it relates to the stated hypothesis. In the second activity, the same research question is retained; however, the use of exploration helps to build the hypothesis. The activities serve as examples to show how middle school math teachers may use scientific inquiry to motive students' understanding of mathematical models as well as engage in science beyond the science classroom. Students will be able to identify, describe, analyze, interpret, validate, and report relationships between variables. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya 42090, Turkey. e-mail: jeseh.info@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jeseh.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01