The relevance of this study is determined by complete absence of serious research in the use of flipped learning model (FLM) in teaching students of engineering universities Descriptive Geometry, Engineering and Computer Graphics, Computer Geometry (DGECGCG); by the absence of scientifically-based, tried and tested programs and teaching materials for flipped DGECGCG learning; as well as by the need for the development of new, modern tools to support classroom work and forms of students' individual work. The purpose of the study is to examine the current state of knowledge and practice of existing DGECGCG courses, using the "flipped" concept as the main pedagogical strategy. Research methods of the issues were: pedagogical experiment, expert assessment (individual and collective) and cluster analysis (Euclidean distance, squared Euclidean distance, Ward's clustering methods). The experiment involved 25 first-year students of Electromechanical and Mining faculties and 4 lecturers of the Department of Descriptive Geometry and Graphics of the Saint Petersburg Mining University. The results showed that since 2012, flipped learning has gained popularity not only among school teachers, but among professors of engineering universities. This article represents a synthesis of qualitative and quantitative researches of flipped learning models in the field of engineering education; students' attitude towards flipped learning, the role of teaching materials as well as the role of professor's personality have been identified. Advantages and disadvantages of this learning model have been revealed. The study proved the absence of scientifically-based and tried and tested programs and instructional materials for teaching students DGECGCG using FLM. The need of further scientific researches of flipped DGECGCG learning models has been identified. Recommendations for training students have been provided. The materials of the article can be useful for Professors in the field of engineering. M. V. Voronina et al. / Systematic Review of a Flipped Learning Model in DGECGCG 4832

The relevance of this study is to analyse the higher education market segmentation of the northwestern federal district of Russia by conducting a survey among high school students, building a cluster analysis or segments based on the results, analysing the market of educational services. The purpose of the study is to advise higher education institutions on how to increase the number and quality of applicants. The research questions are as follows:-what segments of the higher educational services market exist and what is their nature?-what background characteristics describe each segment?-from what sources do modern applicants find out the greatest amount of information about a higher education institution?-to what should university pay attention to increase the number and quality of applicants?

The paper states that the current conditions in which the education system is located, and the rapid development of IT require constant improvement of methodological materials, taking into account the full capacity of the current software. Examples of programs necessary for preparation of methodological materials for high-quality classes are given. The purpose of the paper was to identify the Wolfram Mathematica didactic potential when conducting classes in the disciplines of the geometric and graphic profile at a technical high educational institution. In this paper has been performed analysis of literature sources both domestic and foreign ones on the Wolfram Mathematica system application in science and teaching of various disciplines. It has been shown that the program use scope is very wide, in fact, it is comprehensive and requires additional and in-depth study. Examples of Wolfram Mathematica using in mathematics, physics, chemistry, geometry, robotics, virology, and the humanities are given. In the paper have been provided examples for pedagogical design of simulation models for an electronic course on descriptive geometry in the Moodle system. An example of code written in the Wolfram Mathematica is provided. Interactive models developed during the design are presented, which allow the user to change the constructed curves and surfaces’ parameters. Have been defined some functional capabilities of the system, and has been revealed the Wolfram Mathematica didactic potential for teaching geometric and graphic disciplines. Have been considered other authors’ similar models, which can be used in the educational process to increase the clarity of the material presented in the classroom. In conclusion it is pointed out that interactive visualization in the "Descriptive Geometry" discipline, together with classical working practices, significantly enriches the content of geometric education.

The present paper presents the results of an analysis of the functioning principles of contemporary CAD systems and of their capabilities for modern process modelling. Requirements to process modelling software have been set forth. Physical processes during cutting of metals have been considered. The selection of Delphi programming environment has been substantiated. An interface, an algorithm and a program code for part machining modelling software has been developed for an all-purpose thread-cutting lathe with 3D graph involvement in OpenGL. A description of the software work and its specifications have been provided. Ways have been defined for further improvement and development of the developed software, as well as its promising application fields.

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