A PROPOSAL FOR MODELING SYSTEM DYNAMICS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Systems Dynamics. Logistical Growth. Vensim-PLE Software. Causal Diagram. Stock and Flow Diagram.
In the present work we will approach the methodology of System Dynamics as a proposal for the creation
of knowledge and methodology for teaching mathematics. Using concepts of linear and exponential
growth widely studied in schools, we present and explain the understandings about knowledge related
to logistical growth, not yet known and not explored in schools. Our main objective of our research is to sensitize teachers and students to the fact of applying the dynamic methodology of systems, as a tool to broaden the reasoning in the creation of models, in particular logistic models. In normal situations, teaching the logistic model is addressed in higher education, which is a challenge, to explain to a high school student the understanding and characteristics of this new growth. Using Vensim-PLE software and System Dynamics, it is possible to create knowledge and simulate the mathematical modeling of this growth, without the need to enter into the mathematical resolution of this model, since system dynamics is an alternative form that is not based on equations
differentials and recurrence relations. Didactic activities are presented to collect data from our research and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the methodology.