A one-dimensional puzzle to teach integer programming

The purpose of this note is to describe a classroom activity that can be used in introductory Operations Research courses. It consists of modelling a one-dimensional puzzle using mathematical programming to produce glider models. The exercise is designed to motivate the students in solving a problem...

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Published in:International journal of mathematical education in science and technology 2023-08, Vol.54 (7), p.1339-1348
Main Authors: Leao, Aline A. S., Oliveira Filho, Adaiton M., Toledo, Franklina M. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
97M40 Operations research
97U30 Teachers' manuals and planning aids
Class Activities
cutting and packing problems
Integer programming
Introductory Courses
Mathematical Models
Mathematical programming
Mathematics education
Operations research
Programming
puzzle
Puzzles
Teaching methods
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Summary:The purpose of this note is to describe a classroom activity that can be used in introductory Operations Research courses. It consists of modelling a one-dimensional puzzle using mathematical programming to produce glider models. The exercise is designed to motivate the students in solving a problem with the opportunity of producing by themselves a real product. The activity can be performed in pairs where each student will have a glider model if an optimal solution is found.
ISSN:0020-739X
1464-5211
DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2022.2141149