Scaffolding Mathematical Modelling from Existing Models

Benjamin J. Galluzzo, Adewale S. Adeolu, Rose Mary Zbiek, Amy Brass, Gary Kaufman, Jie Chao

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Abstract

Kenia’s Problem is an example of a modelling task that involves an existing model—a model that is presented to modellers and from which they can commence their modelling process. Evidence from the work of a pair of 11th-grade precalculus students illustrates how the task, presented with accompanying directions and targeted information about the problem context, within the online modelling environment M2Studio, provides novice modellers with opportunities to engage with the modelling process. Our findings suggest that tasks incorporating an existing model have the potential to aid teachers’ scaffolding strategies and focus students’ cognitive actions on understanding, interpreting, and simplifying an already framed situation and provide the opportunity for students to engage in modelling without inhibiting their decision-making.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInternational Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages345-355
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025

Publication series

NameInternational Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling
VolumePart F744
ISSN (Print)2211-4920
ISSN (Electronic)2211-4939

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)
  • Education
  • Modeling and Simulation

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