Simulation: A Survey

System Analysis and Design in Schools

“…How can this problem be solved so that a minimum of teacher-administrator time is required? (3) Student progress, once controlled by the student's schedule and by his teachers, now becomes an open problem. Especially in School 3, how can there be assurance that students are progressing at rates and in directions commensurate with their abilities and interests?…”

“…The complete, logical flow charting of a school and an analysis of these charts should serve as the prelude to a more complete study via computer simulation (Harman, 1961). Computer simulation will enable manipulation of the "school" and will give more information about it, thus eventually saving a great deal of time and money.…”

System Design in the Bassett High School

“…The complete, logical flow-charting of a school and an analysis of these charts serves as the prelude to a more complete study via computer simulation (Harman, 1961). Computer simulation enables manipulation of the "school" and gives information about it that otherwise would not be available until the school was in actual operation.…”

“…SDC's contribution to the planning of Bassett High School will consist of (1) making a complete, graphic description of the school via logical flow charts which will show operations, decisions and interactions; (2) constructing and operating a computer model of the school; (3) analyzing the results of the flow charting and simulation efforts; and (4) making final recommendations for the system and its implementation. Brigham Young University personnel will do the curriculum planning and the materials selection and preparation.…”

“…Then the information is analyzed (2), and a decision is made about whether the student needs help or not (3).…”