Learning How to Teach Mathematical Modeling in School and Teacher Education

Description

This timely resource fills a gap in existing literature on mathematical modeling by presenting both theory- and evidence-based ideas for its teaching and learning. The book outlines four key professional competencies that must be developed in order to effectively and appropriately teach mathematical modeling, and in so doing it seeks to reduce the discrepancies between educational policy and educational research versus everyday teaching practice. Among the key competencies covered are: Theoretical competency for practical work. Task competency for instructional flexibility.Instructional competency for effective and quality lessons.Diagnostic competency for assessment and grading. Learning How to Teach Mathematical Modeling in School and Teacher Education is relevant to practicing and future mathematics teachers at all levels, as well as teacher educators, mathematics education researchers, and undergraduate and graduate mathematics students interested in research based methods for teaching mathematical modeling. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Key Competencies for Teaching Mathematical Modeling (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 1-12 Theoretical Competency: For Your Practical Work (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 13-39 Task Competency: For Your Instructional Flexibility (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 41-75 Instructional Competency: For Effective and Quality Lessons (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 77-102 Diagnostic Competency: Basis for Your Assessment and Grading (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 103-119 Mathematical Modeling Days and Projects: Go for More (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 121-133 Reflections and Outlook (Rita Borromeo Ferri)....Pages 135-138 Back Matter ....Pages 139-153