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Title: Solar Radiation and the UV Index: An Application of Numerical Integration, Trigonometric Functions, Online Education and the Modelling Process
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.
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Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1105161
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