TO DEVELOP A MATHEMATICAL MODEL AND METHOD OF CREATING A VIRTUAL LABORATORY FOR THE STUDY OF THE COURSE" STRUCTURAL NEW PROGRAMMING"

Abstract

Consequently, this reflection becomes a transformative action that seeks to reduce the complexity of reality by choosing systems that represent it. It enables students to represent their own reality through the elaboration of mathematical models by developing techniques and strategies that assist them to explain, understand, comprehend, and critically reflect on these systems through the elaboration of mathematical modelling projects in Virtual Learning Environments. In this context, mathematical modelling as a learning environment is an interactive teaching alternative that focuses Conduction of the modelling process in Virtual Learning Environments is based on the three phases and 10 stages as proposed by Rosa (2000). Initial Phase: Modelling Preparation In this phase, through videoconferences, researchers met with both students and tutors to explain the dynamics of the mathematical modelling process. Students chose their themes and subsequently they elaborated justifications about their choice. Students were then directed to form working groups. It is important to emphasize that there are three distinct mathematical modelling pedagogical practices that can be applied in the mathematics curriculum (Oliveira & Barbosa)