コンピュータを活用した数学的モデリング(II) : 感染症流行モデルを教材として

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss effective method of mathematical modelling by using computer. We practiced such mathematical activities by university students who were the prospective teachers. In study (I), we reported the practice of mathematical modelling by using computer in which students make mathematical models on Ecology. In this paper, activities for mathematical exploration by using computer are focused. A feature of the method is to provide situations in which students make mathematical models on Epidemics which is different from study (I). And another feature is to give students enough time to get the numerical calculation and make conjectures on some results by using computer. As in the previous study, the practice shows that some students had difficulty in making and solving mathematical models by using computer, but gradually felt interested in considering about some phenomenon. We observed the positive learning activities which might not be observed in the usual classes. It is asserted that the opportunity of mathematical modelling by using computer is very important, in particular for the prospective teachers.
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