ERIC Number: EJ1351468
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
EISSN: EISSN-2330-0582
Pandemic Outbreak Modeling with a Spreadsheet
Urbanowski, Vincent
Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, v115 n7 p490-501 Jul 2022
This article describes a modeling project the author did with his algebra, geometry, and applications students in grades 9, 10, and 11 as an enrichment and exploration of an extremely relevant real-world phenomenon and introduction to the adult profession of epidemiologist. With discussion and exploration, this project consumed two periods of 88 minutes each. Inspired by epidemic curves, the class developed a spreadsheet model of an epidemic to compare outcomes with and without protective measures.
Descriptors: Pandemics, COVID-19, Spreadsheets, Epidemiology, Disease Control, Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Comparative Analysis, Teaching Methods, High School Students, Enrichment Activities, Simulation, Common Core State Standards
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 9; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 10; Grade 11
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Language: English
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