Bridging between Real World & Mathematics Ideas through Modelling Task

In this paper duality between real world phenomenon and mathematics will be discussed. This duality exists for many years which considerably remarked in the history of mathematics curriculum. One of the good potential for filling the gap between real world phenomenon and mathematical ideas would be modelling tasks which require performing the modelling cycle. In this paper after discussion about modelling in more details, two modelling cycles will be elaborated in the context of mathematical tasks that are related to everyday life. Main ideas behind different modelling cycles is starting point that would be from real world situation. Then gradually mathematical elements of real world phenomenon identified and mathematics problem will have shaped in a form that could be solved through mathematical problem solving techniques. Furthermore, it would be important phase that call interpretation of mathematics answer and check it in front of real world situation. This paper will be followed by discussion about learning theories that support the idea of modelling. Finally, two educational challenges (Design good modelling tasks and assessing of students performance) in mathematical modelling activity will be discussed. [For the complete proceedings, see ED655360.]