Description
Book SynopsisMathematical Applications and Modelling is the second in the series of the yearbooks of the Association of Mathematics Educators in Singapore. The book is unique as it addresses a focused theme on mathematics education. The objective is to illustrate the diversity within the theme and present research that translates into classroom pedagogies.The book, comprising of 17 chapters, illuminates how application and modelling tasks may help develop the capacity of students to use mathematics in their present and future lives. Several renowned international researchers in the field of mathematical modelling have published their work in the book. The chapters are comprehensive and laden with evidence-based examples for both mathematics educators and classroom teachers. The book is an invaluable contribution towards the emerging field of research in mathematical applications and modelling. It is a must-read for graduate research students and mathematics educators.
Table of ContentsMathematical Applications and Modelling in Singapore Schools; Communities of Mathematical Inquiry to Support Engagement in Rich Tasks; Using ICT in Applications of Primary School Mathematics; Applications of Mathematical Application Problems in Primary School Mathematics; Collaborative Problem Solving as Modelling in the Primary Years of Schooling; Word Problems and Modelling in Primary School Mathematics; Mathematical Modelling in a PBL Setting for Pupils: Features and Task Design; Initial Experiences of Primary School Teachers with Mathematical Modelling; Why Study Mathematics?; Applications of Mathematics in Our Daily Life; Using ICT in Applications of Secondary School Mathematics; Developing Pupils' Analysis and Interpretation of Graphs and Tables Using a Five Step Framework; Theoretical Approaches and Examples for Modelling in Mathematics Education; Mathematical Modelling in the Singapore Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum; Making Decisions with Mathematics: From Mathematical Problem Solving to Modelling; The Cable Drum - Description of a Challenging Mathematical Modelling Example and a Few Experiences; Implementing Applications and Modelling in Secondary School: Issues for Teaching and Learning; What's Next.
