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Using mathematics to solve real world problems : The role of enablers
Geiger, Vince Stillman, Gloria Brown, Jill P. Galbraith, Peter Niss, Mogens
Geiger, Vince
Stillman, Gloria
Brown, Jill P.
Galbraith, Peter
Niss, Mogens
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to report on a newly funded research project in which we will investigate how secondary students apply mathematical modelling to effectively address real world situations. Through this study, we will identify factors, mathematical, cognitive, social and environmental that Benable^ year 10/11 students to successfully begin themodelling process, that is, formulate and mathematise a real world problem. The 3-year study will take a design research approach in working intensively with six schools across two educational jurisdictions. It is anticipated that this research will generate new theoretical and practical insights into the role of Benablers^ within the process of mathematisation, leading to the development of principles for the design and implementation for tasks that support students’ development as modellers.
Keywords
applications, mathematical modelling, real world problem, mathematisation, formulation, implemented anticipation, anticipatory metacognition, enablers
Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Mathematics Education Research Journal
Book
Volume
30
Issue
1
Page Range
7-19
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ACU Department
Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE)
Faculty of Education and Arts
School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
School of Education
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Published as green open access
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Open
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Controlled