Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
SIAM Review
Volume
40
Issue
1
Publisher
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Publication Date
3-1998
First Page
87
Last Page
95
Abstract
We discuss the use of in-class games to create realistic situations for mathematical modelling. Two games are presented which are appropriate for use in post-calculus settings. The first game reproduces predator-prey oscillations and the second game simulates disease propagation in a mixing population. When used creatively these games encourage students to model realistic data and apply mathematical concepts to understanding the data.
Recommended Citation
Powell, J.A., Cangelosi, J.S., Harris, A.M. Games to teach mathematical modelling (1998) SIAM Review, 40 (1), pp. 87-95. Cited 3 times. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0032010816&partnerID=40&md5=c4d67fcb4834968dedfc840fc6b1f2e1
