Exploring Interactive and Dynamic Simulations Using a Computer Algebra System in an Advanced Placement Chemistry Course

Autor/in	Matsumoto, Paul S.
Titel	Exploring Interactive and Dynamic Simulations Using a Computer Algebra System in an Advanced Placement Chemistry Course
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 91 (2014) 9, S.1326-1333 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/ed4008233
Schlagwörter	Algebra; Computer Simulation; Advanced Placement; Chemistry; High School Students; Secondary School Science; Graphs; Equations (Mathematics); Kinetics; Laboratory Experiments; Courseware; Science Activities; Educational Practices; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Chemie; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Grafische Darstellung; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Kinetik; Laboratory work; Laborarbeit; Lernsoftware; Bildungspraxis; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	The article describes the use of Mathematica, a computer algebra system (CAS), in a high school chemistry course. Mathematica was used to generate a graph, where a slider controls the value of parameter(s) in the equation; thus, students can visualize the effect of the parameter(s) on the behavior of the system. Also, Mathematica can show the steps in the solution to an algebraic expression (e.g., solving equilibrium problems), which can benefit students with weak algebra skills. The CAS was used to create interactive and dynamic simulations in support of an inquiry-based advanced placement chemistry Beer's law, kinetics, and solubility of ionic compounds laboratory activities. A primer in the use of some Mathematica commands is included. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10