Mathematical Modeling: How Can Students Learn to Model?

This paper deals with the learning and teaching of mathematical modeling. After a definition of modeling competency, some empirical results about students’ learning of modeling will be a reported. After that, five criteria for quality teaching of modeling will be discussed. Finally, a modeling unit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Werner Blum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2013-10-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College
Online Access:https://journals-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/662