Modeling and Simulation in Science and Mathematics Education PDF

Edited by Wallace Feurzeig, Nancy Roberts

Part of the Modeling Dynamic Systems series

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The world consists of many complex systems, ranging from our own bodies to ecosystems to economi~ systems.

Despite their diversity, complex systems have many structural and functional features in common that can be effec- tively simulated using powerful, user-friendly software.

As a result, virtually anyone can explore the nature of complex systems and their dynamical be- havior under a range of assumptions and conditions.

This ability to model dy- namic systems is already having a powerful influence on teaching and study- ing complexity.

The books is this series will promote this revolution in "systems thinking" by integrating skills of numeracy and techniques of dynamic modeling into a variety of disciplines.

The unifying theme across the series will be the power and simplicity of the model-building process, and all books are designed to engage the reader in developing their own models for exploration of the dy- namics of systems that are of interest to them.

Modeling Dynamic Systemsdoes not endorse any particular modeling par- adigm or software.

Rather, the volumes in the series will emphasize simplic- ity of learning, expressive power, and the speed of execution as priorities that will facilitate deeper system understanding.