The process of simplifying the model developed into unexpectedly valuable learning. Evaluating and combining converters simplified the general appearance of the model, and provided a good opportunity to practice lengthy logical statements. This, in turn, clarified the nature of the model in our minds. Players work from the Authoring Layer , Figure 2 . A Graph and two Number Bars display data as it is generated.
Students can open the tables if they wish.
The Time Specs are set for an dt of 1 and pause interval of 1. This causes a pause between each iteration, during which teams can use their sliders to make new decisions. The Run Bar is used to continue play. On completing the simulation, these worksheets facilitate the ensuing class discussion. Two of the sectors represent the two nations, Transylvania and Moldavia.