Solar Radiation and the UV Index: An Application of Numerical Integration, Trigonometric Functions, Online Education and the Modelling Process
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| Title: | Solar Radiation and the UV Index: An Application of Numerical Integration, Trigonometric Functions, Online Education and the Modelling Process |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio V., Galligan, Linda, Turner, Joanna, Amar, Abdurazaq, King, Rachel, Ultra, Filipina, Butler, Harry |
| Source: | International Journal of Research in Education and Science. Win 2016 2(1):179-189. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Research in Education and Science. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya 42090 Turkey. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijres.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Middle Schools Secondary Education Junior High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Mathematics Activities, Calculus, Trigonometry, Problem Solving, Problem Sets, Mathematical Models, Critical Thinking, Skill Development, Data Processing, Class Activities, Educational Practices, Radiation, Spectroscopy, Measurement Techniques, Middle School Students, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 2148-9955 |
| Abstract: | A short series of practical classroom mathematics activities employing the use of a large and publicly accessible scientific data set are presented for use by students in years 9 and 10. The activities introduce and build understanding of integral calculus and trigonometric functions through the presentation of practical problem solving that focuses on Public Health and developing a personal understanding of solar ultraviolet radiation and the UV Index. The classroom activities are presented using an approach that encourages self-discovery of mathematical concepts by application of mathematical modelling. These activities also develop critical thinking skills through application of data mining, data processing and presentation. They also emphasize the importance of drawing valid conclusions, concepts important to scientific research, statistics and epidemiology. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 25 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1105161 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A short series of practical classroom mathematics activities employing the use of a large and publicly accessible scientific data set are presented for use by students in years 9 and 10. The activities introduce and build understanding of integral calculus and trigonometric functions through the presentation of practical problem solving that focuses on Public Health and developing a personal understanding of solar ultraviolet radiation and the UV Index. The classroom activities are presented using an approach that encourages self-discovery of mathematical concepts by application of mathematical modelling. These activities also develop critical thinking skills through application of data mining, data processing and presentation. They also emphasize the importance of drawing valid conclusions, concepts important to scientific research, statistics and epidemiology. |
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| ISSN: | 2148-9955 |
