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Computational Thinking and Simulation in Teaching Science and Mathematics

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Interdisciplinary Topics in Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science

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Characteristics of scientific phenomenon are commonly investigated using mathematical tools in science and engineering to develop our conceptual understanding. However, computational thinking (CT) and modeling with simulations can result in a more advanced understanding of scientific concepts and offer an effective learning experience for students with various backgrounds. In this chapter, we show how a simulation tool, Scratch, can be used to unfold the abstract side of science through project-based visualizations in fun and engaging ways. It can be an effective approach in attracting young talented students to science and technology by motivating their natural imagination to probe scientific abstraction.

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  1. Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5, Canada

    Hasan Shodiev

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  1. Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Monica G. Cojocaru

  2. Dept of Physics and Computer Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Ilias S. Kotsireas

  3. Department of Mathematics and MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Roman N. Makarov

  4. Department of Mathematics & MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Roderick V. N. Melnik

  5. MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Hasan Shodiev

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Shodiev, H. (2015). Computational Thinking and Simulation in Teaching Science and Mathematics. In: Cojocaru, M., Kotsireas, I., Makarov, R., Melnik, R., Shodiev, H. (eds) Interdisciplinary Topics in Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science. Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, vol 117. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12307-3_58

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