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Fostering a Conceptual Understanding in Undergraduate Materials Education: A Multivariable Animated Spreadsheet Approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 March 2011

Scott A. Sinex  and
Joshua B. Halpern
Scott A. Sinex
Affiliation:
Department of Physical Sciences & Engineering, Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland
Joshua B. Halpern
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia
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Abstract

We describe how students explore materials science concepts using animated interactive spreadsheets. An engaging pedagogy is created in the classroom using spreadsheets in a way that initially camouflages mathematical complexity, which can later be revealed and taught. Use of off-the-shelf spreadsheet software, including freeware makes these spreadsheets universally available.

Keywords

educationsimulationkinetics
Type
Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1320: Symposium XX – Materials Education Development and Outreach—From K-Grad , 2011 , mrsf10-1320-xx04-08
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2011

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