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Autor/inn/en | Dibbs, Rebecca; Beach, Janessa; Rios, Daniel |
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Titel | Gotta Walk Them All: Mathematical Modeling and Pokémon Go |
Quelle | In: Mathematics Teacher, 112 (2018) 1, S.34-39 (6 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0025-5769 |
Schlagwörter | High School Freshmen; Grade 9; Mathematics Education; Mathematics Activities; Mathematical Models; Algebra; Games; Mathematics Skills; Classroom Communication; Problem Solving; Thinking Skills |
Abstract | Rich mathematical modeling activities are crucial to giving students agency and making mathematics meaningful. Proportional reasoning and transitional algebraic reasoning are the primary topics in the prealgebra curriculum, so a need exists for meaningful modeling activities using proportional reasoning in addition to geometric modeling. In particular, there is a need for informal algebra activities to help students see the uses of algebra in real-world contexts. This article describes a modeling activity based on the popular Pokémon Go game. First-year algebra students used their knowledge of mathematical modeling and rates to decide on the best possible buddy, discovering two models independently and a third, combined model in whole-class discussions. The article provides suggestions for how teachers can develop their own authentic modeling tasks that would be relevant for their students. (ERIC). |
Anmerkungen | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-9840; Fax: 703-476-2570; e-mail: NCTM@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/mathematics-teacher/ |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2020/1/01 |