Chapter 11: Mathematical Modeling

Q: How can mathematical modeling be applied in education?

A: Mathematical modeling can be used in education in order to create hands-on products that can be manipulated. Mathematical models can reinforce material learned in certain content areas. For example, if I were teaching a lesson on the Earth as a sphere and my students made a model of the Earth it would be a great way to reinforce the material because the students would have to take the aspects of the Earth into consideration when making the model. For example, they have to know to tilt the Earth at a 23.5 degree axis and to include an equator in the middle of the sphere.

Chapter 10: Games and Virtual Environments

Q: Make a list of five math, five language arts/reading, five science, and five social studies computer-assisted games.

A: Math
•The Algebra Game
•Operation Order
•Wallet Game
•Asteroids
•The Chaos Game
Language Arts/Reading
•Puzzlemaker
•Wacky Tales
•Word Turtle
•Text Twist
•Monster Hangman
Science
•Newton’s Laws of Motion
•Design Squad
•Quarked
•Plant Tycoon
•Dr. Despicable’s Dastardly Deeds
Social Studies
•50 States
•Carto’s Magic Maps
•Westward
•The Book Years
•The Role-Playing Game Years

These games were found on the websites for Games and Gaming on page 288 of the text.

Bitter, G. G., & Legacy, J. M. (2008). Using Technology In The Classroom (7th
ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. (Original work published 1984)