数学与老鼠:在华特迪士尼世界探索数学与科学

IF 0.3 Q4 MATHEMATICS
Elizabeth L. Bouzarth, John M. Harris, K. Hutson
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《数学与鼠标》是一门密集的、协作的、项目驱动的、课外学习的课程,在弗曼大学为期三周的“五月体验”学期中进行,具有许多以课程为基础的本科数学研究经验的特点。我们带12名学生去佛罗里达的奥兰多学习使迪斯尼乐园高效运作的幕后数学。学生将在应用环境中学习数学建模(主要是资源分配、物流和调度模型)、统计分析(主要是概率、聚类、数据收集和假设检验)和流管理(排队理论和一些初始流动力学)技术。通过计划的课程模块、合作活动、与演讲嘉宾的对话以及三个小组项目(其中一个由学生选择),这种学术体验提供了一种参与式的学习体验,展示了11门学术课程的材料如何与现实世界的应用相结合。
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Math and the Mouse: Explorations of Mathematics and Science in Walt Disney World
Math and the Mouse is an intensive, collaborative, project-driven, study away course that runs during the three-week May Experience term at Furman University and has many of the attributes of a course-based undergraduate research experience in mathematics. We take twelve students to Orlando, Florida to study the behind-the-scenes mathematics employed to make Walt Disney World operate efficiently. Students learn techniques of mathematical modeling (mostly resource allocation, logistics, and scheduling models), statistical analysis (mostly probability, clustering, data collection, and hypothesis testing), and flow management (queuing theory and some beginning flow dynamics) in an applied setting. Through planned course modules, collaborative activities, conversations with guest speakers, and three group projects, one of which is of the students’ choosing, this academic experience provides an engaged learning experience that shows how material from eleven academic courses comes together in connection with real-world applications.
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Mathematics Enthusiast
Mathematics Enthusiast MATHEMATICS-
CiteScore
1.40
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43
期刊介绍: The Mathematics Enthusiast (TME) is an eclectic internationally circulated peer reviewed journal which focuses on mathematics content, mathematics education research, innovation, interdisciplinary issues and pedagogy. The journal exists as an independent entity. The electronic version is hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences- University of Montana. The journal is NOT affiliated to nor subsidized by any professional organizations but supports PMENA [Psychology of Mathematics Education- North America] through special issues on various research topics. TME strives to promote equity internationally by adopting an open access policy, as well as allowing authors to retain full copyright of their scholarship contingent on the journals’ publication ethics guidelines. Authors do not need to be affiliated with the University of Montana in order to publish in this journal. Journal articles cover a wide spectrum of topics such as mathematics content (including advanced mathematics), educational studies related to mathematics, and reports of innovative pedagogical practices with the hope of stimulating dialogue between pre-service and practicing teachers, university educators and mathematicians. The journal is interested in research based articles as well as historical, philosophical, political, cross-cultural and systems perspectives on mathematics content, its teaching and learning. The journal also includes a monograph series on special topics of interest to the community of readers.
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