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Highlights: a group learning activity for introducing mathematical reasoning early in the class

Abstract: This resource contains a recitation activity, "How big is a worm?" that introduces the idea that mathematical reasoning, both symbolic and graphical, can provide authentic insights into biology and help develop an understanding of why what you know happens in biology happens.

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Edward Redish (he/him)

University of Maryland, College Park

NEXUS Physics

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Physics Topics:

Thermo & Stat Mech > Kinetic and Diffusive Processes > Diffusion

Life Sciences Topics:

Evolution

Human and Animal Physiology

Math Topics:

Algebra; Geometry

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