コンピュータを活用した数学的モデリング : 大学における実践を通して

抄録

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 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 Ecology. And another feature is to give students enough time to make conjectures on results and get the numerical calculation by using computer to solve the mathematical models. Actually, in the practice, some students had difficulty in making and solving mathematical models by using computer, but gradually felt interested in considering about some phenomenon, which might not be made without using computer. 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.