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This is an on-going study of an integrated first-year engineering course of mathematics and physics using models and modelling instruction. This innovation involves: redesigning the course content, combining teaching strategies, reshaping the classroom setting, and the use of technology. The experimental course was taught at a large private university in northern Mexico. This study analyses the students’ final projects of this integrated course. The general comments made by the students were positive and affirmed this as a valuable learning experience. Students noted that the course reduced boundaries between physics and mathematics, helping them to better understand the application and need for the mathematics content.
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We acknowledge the support received from our Institution through a research chair grant CAT140 and the School of Engineering. We recognize and appreciate Eric Brewe and his Physics Education Research Group’s sharing support material developed for teaching a Physics course using MI.
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Domínguez, A., de la Garza, J., Zavala, G. (2015). Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course. In: Stillman, G., Blum, W., Salett Biembengut, M. (eds) Mathematical Modelling in Education Research and Practice. International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18272-8_43
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