Modelling in mathematics classrooms: reflections on past developments and the future.

Autor/in	Burkhardt, Hugh
Titel	Modelling in mathematics classrooms: reflections on past developments and the future.
Quelle	In: Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik. Berichtsteil, 38 (2006) 2, S. 178-195 PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0044-4103; 1615-679X
DOI	10.1007/BF02655888
Schlagwörter	Geschichte (Histor); Mathematikunterricht; Mathematisches Modell
Abstract	This paper describes the development of mathematical modelling as an element in school mathematics curricula and assessments. After an account of what has been achieved over the last forty years, illustrated by the experiences of two mathematician-modellers who were involved, I discuss the implications for the future - for what remains to be done to enable modelling to make its essential contribution to the "functional mathematics", the mathematical literacy, of future citizens and professionals. What changes in curriculum are likely to be needed? What do we know about achieving these changes, and what more do we need to know? What resources will be needed? How far have they already been developed? How can mathematics teachers be enabled to handle this challenge which, scandalously, is new to most of them? These are the overall questions addressed. The lessons from past experience on the challenges of large-scale of implementation of profound changes, such as teaching modelling in school mathematics, are discussed. Though there are major obstacles still to overcome, the situation is encouraging. (orig.).
Erfasst von	FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz-Institut für Informationsinfrastruktur
Update	2007/1