Exploring Mathematical Modeling with Young Learners

By: Jennifer M. Suh (Editor), Megan H. Wickstrom (Editor), Lyn D. English (Editor)

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Paperback | 3 June 2022

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Section 1 Exploring the nature of mathematical modeling in the early grades.- 1 Perspective of models and modeling in early grades.- 2 Mathematical modeling as an innovative teaching approach with unique affordances.- 3 Meeting curricular standards through mathematical modeling in early grades.- 4 The child's perspective of modeling.- Section 2 Identifying the knowledge of content and pedagogy needed for mathematical modeling in the elementary grades.- 5 Early MM teaching practices and competencies.- 6 Connecting beliefs about mathematics teaching to mathematical modeling.- 7 Modeling contexts and problems for elementary students.- 8 Multiple learning pathways in MM.- 9 Connecting standards for mathematical practices during the modeling cycle.- Section 3 Finding the synergy between mathematical modeling and the 21st century skills framework and PBLs in STEm.- 10 STEM design thinking meets mathematical modeling.- 11 Promoting 21st century skills through mathematical modeling.- 12 Mathematical modeling through community-based service learning projects.- 13 Future directions to provide access to rigorous math through modeling.- 14 mathematical modeling lesson stories shared by teacher designers.

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"This book is an invaluable resource ... . recommended for both those conducting research in mathematical modeling pedagogy as well as elementary teachers who would like to incorporate mathematical modeling in their classroom. This could also be used as a supplemental textbook for a graduate level mathematics education student studying elementary mathematics education. ... provides the reader with a broad overview of the major issues and challenges facing the field of teaching and learning mathematical modeling to young learners." (Blain Patterson, MAA Reviews, September 20, 2021)
"This book makes an excellent contribution to the mathematical modeling literature. The chapters in this book are focused on areas of interest for research on mathematical modeling. ... Exploring Mathematical Modeling with Young Learners is a great resource for those interested in mathematical modeling and rich mathematics education experiences for young learners. ... Research and implementation of mathematical modeling with young learners will continue to grow, and this book provides direction and guidance for this work." (Micah Stohlmann, Educational Studies in Mathematics, August 18, 2021)

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