Modelling for life : mathematics and children’s experience /

We make the case for introducing fundamental ideas about modelling early, in particular through reconceptualizing word problems that describe real-world situations as exercises in modelling. Further, we argue for modelling as a means of giving children a sense of agency through recognizing the poten...

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Main Author: Greer, Brian 1963-
Other Authors: Verschaffel, Lieven, Mukhopadhyay, Swapna
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We make the case for introducing fundamental ideas about modelling early, in particular through reconceptualizing word problems that describe real-world situations as exercises in modelling. Further, we argue for modelling as a means of giving children a sense of agency through recognizing the potential of mathematics as a critical tool for analysis of issues important in their lives.
Physical Description:páginas 99-108