Mathematical Modeling And Computational Thinking
John F. Sanford, Jaideep T. Naidu · Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER) · 2017
The paper argues that mathematical modeling is the essence of computational thinking. Learning a computer language is a valuable assistance in learning logical thinking but of less assistance when learning problem-solving skills. The paper is third in a series and presents some examples of mathematical modeling using spreadsheets at an advanced level such as high school or early college.