Make the Eigenvalue Problem Resonate with Our Students

Autor/inn/en	Anderson, Jeffrey A.; McCusker, Michael V.
Titel	Make the Eigenvalue Problem Resonate with Our Students
Quelle	In: PRIMUS, 29 (2019) 6, S.625-644 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Anderson, Jeffrey A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1051-1970
DOI	10.1080/10511970.2018.1484400
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; College Mathematics; Experiential Learning; Learning Activities; Mathematical Models; Equations (Mathematics); Algebra; College Students; STEM Education; Majors (Students); Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Computer Software + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Lernaktivität; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Collegestudent; STEM; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen
Abstract	We present a new learning activity that enables students to apply eigenvalue theory to investigate a practical modeling problem. We demonstrate how to build a spring-coupled pair of pendula and describe how students can measure the movements of these pendula using open-source image processing software. We then illustrate how to analyze this position data and provide supporting theory that enables students to accurately model this system using eigenvalues. This hands-on activity enhances student motivation and prepares students to model other complex systems using linear ordinary differential equations. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01