V. Vargas-Alejo and L. E. Montero-Moguel
Modeling Exponential Growth Activity Using Technology A Research with Bachelor of Business Administration Students
1013 - 1017
2020
14
10
International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10011536
https://publications.waset.org/vol/166
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
Understanding the concept of function has been important in mathematics education for many years. In this study, the models built by a group of five business administration and accounting undergraduate students when carrying out a population growth activity are analyzed. The theoretical framework is the Models and Modeling Perspective. The results show how the students included tables, graphics, and algebraic representations in their models. Using technology was useful to interpret, describe, and predict the situation. The first model, the students built to describe the situation, was linear. After that, they modified and refined their ways of thinking; finally, they created exponential growth. Modeling the activity was useful to deep on mathematical concepts such as covariation, rate of change, and exponential function also to differentiate between linear and exponential growth.
Open Science Index 166, 2020