Models & Modeling Perspectives: A Special Double Issue of Mathematical Thinking and Learning

Richard A. Lesh

ISBN 10: 0805896031 / ISBN 13: 9780805896039

Published by Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc, 2003

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1st edition. 128 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Models & Modeling Perspectives: A Special Double Issue of Mathematical Thinking and Learning
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805896031
• ISBN 13: 9780805896039
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.24 kilograms

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Synopsis

This special issue of Mathematical Thinking and Learning describes models and modeling perspectives toward mathematics problem solving, learning, and teaching. The concern is not only the mature forms of models and modeling in communities of scientists and mathematicians, but also the need to initiate students in these forms of thought. The contributions of this issue suggest a variety of ways that students (children through adults) can be introduced to highly productive forms of modeling practices. Collectively, they illustrate how modeling activities often lead to remarkable mathematical achievements by students formerly judged to be too young or too lacking in ability for such sophisticated and powerful forms of mathematical thinking. The papers also illustrate how modeling activities often create productive interdisciplinary niches for mathematical thinking, learning, and problem solving that involve simulations of similar situations that occur when mathematics is useful beyond school.

About the Author

Edited by Lesh, Richard A.