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Mathematical Modelling Problems in a Mathematics Course for Engineers: A Commognitive Perspective

Svitlana Rogovchenko

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Mathematical thinkingDevelopment (topology)Qualitative analysisPerspective (graphical)ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATIONMathematicsofComputing_GENERALMathematics educationPhysical systemNarrativeMathematical discourseMathematical competencies

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Mathematical knowledge is very important for engineers; both quantitative and qualitative analysis of physical systems and manufacturing processes require solid scientific principles and appropriate mathematical tools. Teaching of mathematical modelling at the university contributes to the development of mathematical competencies, motivates the interest to mathematics and plays a significant didactical role in promoting advanced mathematical thinking. These views are supported by the analysis of students’ work on a mathematical modelling assignment in a university mathematics course for future engineers with the help of the commognitive framework. Students’ narratives in written solutions and oral discussions reveal different components of students’ precedent-search-space and confirm the progressive development of exploratory routines.

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2021-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66996-6_47