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Mathematical modelling for Singapore primary classrooms: From a teacher’s lens
Citation
Seto, C., Thomas, M. M., Ng, K. E. D., Chan, C. M. E., & Wanty Widjaja. (2012). Mathematical modelling for Singapore primary classrooms: From a teacher’s lens. In D. Jaguthsing, P. C. Lu., & S. F. Ng (Eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 672-679). Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Abstract
Limited Singapore research indicated a lack of exposure of modelling tasks at primary levels. Teacher reflection is used as a tool in design research cycles exploring the potentials of modelling tasks in a Singapore primary five classroom. Findings reveal that the teacher identified three potentials of a modelling task on children’s mathematisation process: the task provided a platform for children to (a) identify variables and form relationships between them, (b) relate school-based math learning to real-world experiences, and (c) justify their mathematical models. Implications on the promotion of modelling tasks at primary schools as well as teacher education are drawn.
Date Issued
2012
ISBN
9789810725273
Description
This paper was published in the Mathematics education : Expanding horizons: Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, held in Singapore from 2 – 6 Jul 2012