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Industry-Based, Transdisciplinary, Complex Problems as Realistic Settings for Applying the M in STEM
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Direct linkCzaplinski, Iwona; Turner, Ian W.; Helmstedt, Kate; Corry, Paul; Mallet, Dann G. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2021
In this paper, we consider the perceived effectiveness of using industry-based transdisciplinary, complex problems as a vehicle for final year undergraduate mathematics students to apply their knowledge and skills in realistic settings, preparing them for the world of work. The discussion centres on a recently designed, implemented and evaluated…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Seniors, Undergraduate Students, Relevance (Education)
Dunn, Michelle; Loch, Birgit; Scott, Wendy – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2018
First-year engineering students often struggle to see the relevance of theoretical mathematical concepts for their future studies and professional careers. This is an issue, as students who do not see relevance in fundamental parts of their studies may disengage from these parts and focus their efforts on other subjects they think will be more…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Mathematics, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries
Loch, Birgit; Lamborn, Julia – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2016
Many approaches to make mathematics relevant to first-year engineering students have been described. These include teaching practical engineering applications, or a close collaboration between engineering and mathematics teaching staff on unit design and teaching. In this paper, we report on a novel approach where we gave higher year engineering…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering Education, Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Education
Poladian, Leon – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2013
Compulsory mathematics service units for the life sciences present unique challenges: even students who learn some specific skills maintain a negative attitude to mathematics and do not see the relevance of the unit towards their degree. The focus on authentic content and the presentation and teaching of global or qualitative methods before…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Relevance (Education)
Kyng, Timothy; Tickle, Leonie; Wood, Leigh – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2013
Software may be used in university teaching both to enhance student learning of discipline-content knowledge and skills, and to equip students with capabilities that will be useful in their future careers. Although research has indicated that software may be used as an effective way of engaging students and enhancing learning in certain scenarios,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, College Faculty, Teacher Surveys
Flegg, Jennifer; Mallet, Dann; Lupton, Mandy – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2012
In this article, we report on the findings of an exploratory study into the experience of students as they learn first year engineering mathematics. Here we define engineering as the application of mathematics and sciences to the building and design of projects for the use of society [M. Kirschenman and B. Brenner, "Education for Civil…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Student Attitudes, Mathematics Skills, World Problems
