Abstract—Modeling is used as a learning method because
learners can experience a conceptual change. These days,
computers are used in modeling activity to perform the modeling
process effectively and efficiently in classroom. Therefore, this
study developed contents for mathematical modeling class using
Spreadsheet and GSP, computer-based modeling tools
instructors can easily experience. After development, we applied
the contents to actual classwork, and measured the changes in
students’ attitudes toward mathematics and technology before
and after the classwork. As a result of the application of the
program, this work brought about the educational effects as
follows: First, computer-based modeling activity increased one’s
self-esteem in using technology. Secondly, experiencing
mathematical modeling with computers was instrumental in
learning mathematics. Thirdly, computer modeling activity
positively increased students’ attitudes toward mathematics and
technology.
Index Terms—Computer modeling tools, ill-structured
problem, spreadsheet, GSP.
The authors are with the Department of Computer Science Education,
Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Korea (e-mail: {jina.byun,
daiyoung.kwon, lee}@inc.korea.ac.kr).
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Cite:Ji Na Byun, Dai Young Kwon, and Won Gyu Lee, "Development of Ill-Structured Problems for Elementary Learners to Learn by Computer-Based Modeling Tools," International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 292-296, 2014.
