Basic Mathematical Modelling Competencies for Non-STEM Higher Education [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference: e-Learning 2021, Part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2021) (15th, Virtual, Jul 20-23, 2021).

Autor/inn/en	Marchisio, Marina; Roman, Fabio; Sacchet, Matteo
Titel	Basic Mathematical Modelling Competencies for Non-STEM Higher Education [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference: e-Learning 2021, Part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2021) (15th, Virtual, Jul 20-23, 2021).
Quelle	(2021), (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Mathematical Models; College Students; Mathematics Tests; Error Patterns; STEM Education; Mathematics Education; Nonmajors; Computer Assisted Testing; Foreign Countries; Mathematics Skills; Italy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Collegestudent; Fehlertyp; STEM; Mathematische Bildung; Ausland; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Italien
Abstract	The role of mathematical modelling pertains several disciplines, both STEM and non-STEM, and various fields: education, academy, work, everyday and social life. Despite its importance, it is not uncommon to see university students facing difficulties with the use of Mathematics to create models, even when mathematical entities that play a role in facing a problem belong to the study programs of secondary schools, and should thus be familiar also to students without a specific background in Mathematics. Difficulties can arise in various phases of modelling: in the comprehension of the problem, in the translation into mathematical formulas, in the resolution process or even in the interpretation of the results. In this paper, we give an analysis of an online test taken by 75 non-STEM students. The 10 questions of the test focused on specific items in mathematical modelling. During the test, students had to write down the reason why they chose a specific answer. The test allowed us to find and categorize the common errors students make and the phase in which it happens, suggesting actions in order to prevent them. Results show percentages of errors and discuss students' arguments. [For the full proceedings, see ED621892.] (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01