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Mathematical Modelling in the Junior Secondary Years: An Approach Incorporating Mathematical Technology
- Source :
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Australian Mathematics Teacher . 2018 74(1):4-12. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Mathematical models are conceptual processes that use mathematics to describe, explain, and/or predict the behaviour of complex systems. This article is written for teachers of mathematics in the junior secondary years (including out-of-field teachers of mathematics) who may be unfamiliar with mathematical modelling, to explain the steps involved in developing a model and the differences between modelling and traditional problem solving. Two paper folding activities are used to demonstrate how mathematical modelling and technology can support mathematics learning.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0045-0685
- Volume :
- 74
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Australian Mathematics Teacher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1175357
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive