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Mathematical Modelling in Education Research and Practice

Cultural, Social and Cognitive Influences

  • Presents the latest research and thinking about the teaching, learning of mathematical modelling
  • Discusses the connection between cognitive and cultural/societal aspects in mathematical modelling
  • Showcases research in mathematical modelling in education from the early years of schooling to tertiary education
  • Guide for teachers and researchers to implement modelling and to improve Basic and Teacher Education
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (50 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Cultural, Social, Cognitive and Research Influences on Mathematical Modelling Education

    • Gloria Ann Stillman, Werner Blum, Maria Salett Biembengut
    Pages 1-32
  3. Innovative Practices in Modelling Education Research and Teaching

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33
    2. The Meaning of the Problem in a Mathematical Modelling Activity

      • Lourdes Maria Werle de Almeida, Karina Alessandra Pessoa da Silva
      Pages 45-54
    3. An Approach to Theory Based Modelling Tasks

      • Xenia-Rosemarie Reit, Matthias Ludwig
      Pages 81-91
    4. Facilitating Mathematisation in Modelling by Beginning Modellers in Secondary School

      • Gloria Ann Stillman, Jill P. Brown, Vince Geiger
      Pages 93-104
    5. The Teaching Goal and Oriented Learning of Mathematical Modelling Courses

      • Mengda Wu, Dan Wang, Xiaojun Duan
      Pages 115-125

About this book

In this volume cultural, social and cognitive influences on the research and teaching of mathematical modelling are explored from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives. The authors of the current volume are all members of the International Community of Teachers of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, the peak research body in this field. A distinctive feature of this volume is the high number of authors from South American countries. These authors bring quite a different perspective to modelling than has been showcased in previous books in this series, in particular from a cultural point of view. As well as recent international research, there is a strong emphasis on pedagogical issues including those associated with technology and assessment, in the teaching and learning of modelling. Applications at various levels of education are exemplified. The contributions reflect common issues shared globally and represent emergent or on-going challenges.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Mathematics Education, Australian Catholic University, Ballarat, Australia

    Gloria Ann Stillman

  • University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany

    Werner Blum

  • Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - PUCRS, Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Maria Salett Biembengut

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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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