Puzzle-based learning : (Record no. 32162)
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| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
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| International Standard Book Number | 9781876462635 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 371.397 MI PU |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Authors | Michalewicz, Zbigniew |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Puzzle-based learning : |
| Subtitle | an introduction to critical thinking, mathematics, and problem solving |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Zbigniew Michalewicz, Matthew Michalewicz |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Melbourne, Vic., Australia : |
| Publisher | Hybrid Publishers, |
| Date | c2008. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xiv, 328 p. : |
| Other Details | ill. ; |
| Size | 24 cm. |
| CONTENTS | |
| Contents | pt. 1. Rules 1-2-3 The problem: what are you after? Intuition: how good is it? Modeling: let's think about the problem a bit more pt. 2. Mathematical principles and problem types Some mathematical principles Constraints: how old are my children? Optimization: what is the best arrangement? Probability: coins, dice, boxes, and bears Statistically speaking Let's simulate! Pattern recognition: waht is next? Strategy: shall we play? pt. 3. Puzzles and assignments A smorgasbord of various puzzles A smorgasbord of various assignments. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | What is missing in most curricula - from elementary school all the way through to university education - is coursework focused on the development of problem-solving skills. Most students never learn how to think about solving problems. Besides being a lot of fun, a puzzle-based learning approach also does a remarkable job of convincing students that (a) science is useful and interesting, (b) the basic courses they take are relevant, (c) mathematics is not that scary (no need to hate it!), and (d) it is worthwhile to stay in school, get a degree, and move into the real world which is loaded with interesting problems (problems perceived as real-world puzzles). |
| STUDY PROGRAM | |
| Program name | CSIT131 |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Simulation games in education |
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| Topical Heading | Puzzles |
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| Topical Heading | Critical thinking |
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| Topical Heading | Problem solving |
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| Topical Heading | Ability |
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| Name | Michalewicz, Matthew |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | https://uowd.box.com/s/zih8cop3mqq547mid4nh84q8if4lv4a6 |
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| Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Checked out | Date last seen | Date last borrowed | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note | Total Renewals |
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2017-11-20 | AMAUK | 1 | 371.397 MI PU | T0057473 | 2017-12-12 | 2017-11-28 | 2017-11-28 | 2017-09-13 | REGULAR | Requested by Dr. Soly Mathew | |||||
| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2017-11-20 | AMAUK | 9 | 371.397 MI PU | T0057474 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-09-29 | 2017-09-13 | REGULAR | 1 |