MATHEMATICAL COMPUTER MODELLING OF PHYSICAL PROCESSES AS A WAY OF SOLVING PROBLEMATIC STEM TASKS

The article is devoted to the implementation of STEM approaches in the process of teaching physics. It is noted that an important factor in the process of teaching physics is practical activity aimed at solving problematic real-world tasks or situations. The stages of solving problematic tasks in the context of STEM-teaching physics are proposed: problem statement, idea formation, design, modelling, research, presentation. The implementation of the stages of solving problematic tasks in the context of STEM-teaching physics is presented by an example. The features of the implementation of MS Excel and GeoGebra computer software environments for modelling physical processes are revealed. It is emphasised that the MS Excel and GeoGebra software environments for mathematical modelling of physical processes are complementary, which allows expanding the scope of research, including full-scale physical experiments and conducting a refinement of the created models. The results of the study show that the implementation of STEM-teaching physics with the use of mathematical modelling of physical processes using the MS Excel and GeoGebra software environments has an interdisciplinary context, promotes the formation of creative abilities and soft skills, which contributes to improving the quality of education, professional training of future specialists in engineering and pedagogical specialties.