Standardizing the Use of Mathematical Models: A Challenge Faced by the Colombian Educational System

 

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Bibliografiset tiedot
Tekijä: Olarte García, Julián Alejandro
Aineistotyyppi: artículo original
Tila:Versión publicada
Julkaisupäivä:2019
Kuvaus:This study aims to provoke critical thought regarding the use of mathematical models in the classroom based on a pedagogical experiment involving a group of fifth grade students and teachers at a school in Colombia. The study had a qualitative focus with data collected through interviews, observation and documents written by the students themselves, which was then analyzed by the teacher to identify strengths and weaknesses. According to the results, frequent use of mathematical modelling is stimulating for the students. As a result, students become more engaged, acquire a more favorable outlook towards mathematics and earn better grades in the subject. Among the conclusions, greater use of technology in the classroom is recommended to facilitate mathematical modeling. For quality teaching and learning, both teachers and staff administrators must promote opportunities for research, analysis and inquiry, using tangible examples and contextualized situations. The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom is recommended to facilitate mathematical modeling activities with greater teacher training opportunities, availability of resources and institutional support for adequate planning.
Maa:Portal de Revistas UCR
Organisaatio:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Kieli:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:archivo.portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/36285
Linkit:https://archivo.revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/educacion/article/view/36285
Sanahaku:Students
Teachers
Mathematical Modeling
Elementary School
Colombia
Estudiantado
Profesorado
Modelación matemática
Escuela primaria