Learning and Teaching of Mathematical Modelling

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Conceptual and theoretical framework – models and modelling: what and why? 3. Modelling examples 4. Modelling competency and modelling competencies 5. Challenges for the implementation of mathematical modelling 6. What do we know from empirical research – selected findings on the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling 7. Cases of mathematical modelling from educational practices 8. Focal points for the future

About the author

Mogens Niss is Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education at Roskilde University (RUC), Denmark.
Werner Blum is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Kassel, Germany.

Summary

This book takes stock of the state of affairs of the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling with regard to research, development and practice. It provides a conceptual framework for mathematical modelling in mathematics education at all education levels.

Product details

• Authors: Werner Blum, Werner Niss Blum, Blum Werner, Mogens Niss, Mogens (Roskilde University Niss, Mogens Blum Niss
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138730670
• ISBN: 978-1-138-73067-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: IMPACT: Interweaving Mathematics Pedagogy and Content for Teaching; IMPACT: Interweaving Mathematics Pedagogy and Content for Teaching
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / General, Philosophy and theory of education, Teaching of a specific subject, Mathematical modelling, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy