Integrating Computing and Mathematics Education Using Simulation and Modeling

• In Event: D&D - Simulations in STEM

Short Description

The presentation reports the processes and results of implementing an innovative approach to teaching and learning mathematics. It demonstrates how mathematics teachers integrated computing and mathematics using a simulation and modeling tool. It shows the process of designing, developing and implementing a computational elective course for low performing middle grade students. Examples of integrative learning activities that helped to enhance conceptual understanding and computational fluency; and how it sparked student interest in STEM will be discussed.

Authors

• Mahnaz Moallem, UNCW

• Melissa Nichole Harbour, UNCW

• Danielle Nicole Butts, UNCW

• Christopher R Gordon, UNCW

• Shelby Morge, UNCW