Discover the ‘Model Perspective’ Site: Your Gateway to Math Modeling Resources
The article introduces the ‘Model Perspective’ website, outlining its sections on essential modeling skills, the modeling workflow, competition information, learning resources, educational insights, language options, and invites feedback to support the growth of mathematical modeling education.
1 “Model Perspective” Website
To facilitate personal teaching and share mathematical modeling resources, the author created the “Model Perspective” learning site at https://reformship.github.io/. The site offers theory introductions, case studies, and programming implementations for common mathematical models.
2 Website Sections
2.1 Modeling Sub‑abilities
This section lists the key sub‑abilities students need for math modeling contests: modeling, mathematics, programming, writing, and collaboration.
Each ability is linked to learning resources; for example, the modeling part includes relevant materials.
2.2 Modeling Process
The section describes the main modeling steps: analyzing the situation and problem, building a mathematical model, solving the model, interpreting the results, validating the model, and reporting the findings, with explanations and suggestions for each step.
2.3 Modeling Competitions
Introduces well‑known contests such as the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM), International High School Mathematical Modeling Competition, and the US High School Mathematical Modeling Competition, providing information and resources.
2.4 Learning Resources
Includes problem sets, learning guides, and book/website recommendations.
Problem sets contain classic and innovative modeling problems.
Learning guides outline a roadmap for studying mathematical modeling.
Book and website recommendations offer valuable electronic and printed resources.
2.5 Educational Exchange
Describes the motivation behind establishing the site and shares the author’s modeling reflections.
2.6 Language Switch
The site supports Chinese–English switching; the English version is still being refined.
3 Conclusion
The author hopes the site will gather valuable modeling references, share insights, promote the development of modeling education, and help students improve their modeling abilities. The site strives to credit sources and welcomes feedback via [email protected].
Model Perspective
Insights, knowledge, and enjoyment from a mathematical modeling researcher and educator. Hosted by Haihua Wang, a modeling instructor and author of "Clever Use of Chat for Mathematical Modeling", "Modeling: The Mathematics of Thinking", "Mathematical Modeling Practice: A Hands‑On Guide to Competitions", and co‑author of "Mathematical Modeling: Teaching Design and Cases".
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