Abstract
We will explore the role of history as a resource through which students can gain experience with authentic mathematical modeling in scientific contexts i.e., when mathematical modeling is used as a research tool, a practice, to gain knowledge in other areas. Three modeling episodes from the 20th century
will be presented and analyzed with respect to modeling strategies, practices,
items used in the modeling construction and cross-disciplinary epistemic issues
— and an analytical framework for analyzing modeling episodes in scientific
context will be presented. The framework will be discussed with respect to the
modeling cycle in mathematics education, highlighting issues in the framework
which are not featured explicitly in the modeling cycle. It will be illustrated how
and in what sense history makes it possible to invite students into the work place of scientists that used and experimented with mathematical modeling as a research practice, i.e. its significance in creating such teaching and learning environments. Finally, the value of developing students’ historical awareness for preparing them for tertiary studies where mathematical modeling might play a role will be discussed.
will be presented and analyzed with respect to modeling strategies, practices,
items used in the modeling construction and cross-disciplinary epistemic issues
— and an analytical framework for analyzing modeling episodes in scientific
context will be presented. The framework will be discussed with respect to the
modeling cycle in mathematics education, highlighting issues in the framework
which are not featured explicitly in the modeling cycle. It will be illustrated how
and in what sense history makes it possible to invite students into the work place of scientists that used and experimented with mathematical modeling as a research practice, i.e. its significance in creating such teaching and learning environments. Finally, the value of developing students’ historical awareness for preparing them for tertiary studies where mathematical modeling might play a role will be discussed.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Titel | Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on mathematical Education. Vol II: Invited Lectures |
| Redaktører | Jianpan Wang |
| Antal sider | 16 |
| Vol/bind | 2 |
| Forlag | World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd |
| Publikationsdato | 2024 |
| Sider | 265-280 |
| Kapitel | 18 |
| ISBN (Trykt) | ISBN 978-981-12-8717-6 |
| ISBN (Elektronisk) | ISBN 978-981-12-8718-3 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2024 |