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Mathematical modelling for Singapore primary classrooms : from a teacher’s lens
conference contribution
posted on 2012-01-01, 00:00 authored by C Seto, M Thomas, K Ng, C Chan, Wanty WidjajaWanty WidjajaLimited 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.
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Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Conference (35th : 2012 : Nanyang, Singapore)Pagination
672 - 679Publisher
MERGALocation
Nanyang, SingaporePlace of publication
Nanyang, SingaporeStart date
2012-07-02End date
2012-07-06ISBN-13
9789810725273Language
engPublication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2012, MERGATitle of proceedings
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