Modeling Students' Mathematical Modeling Competencies: Ictma 13 (Hardcover, 2010)

Chapter 1. Introduction: ICTMA and the Teaching of Modeling and Applications, Gabriele KaiserPart I: The Nature of Models & Modeling Modeling: What Is It? Why Do It? Richard Lesh and Thomas FennewaldSection 1: What Are Models? Chapter 2. Modeling Theory for Math and Science Education, David Hestenes Chapter 3. Modeling a Crucial Aspect of Students' Mathematical Modeling, Mogens Niss Chapter 4. Modeling Perspectives in Math Education Research, Christine Larson, Guershon Harel, Michael Oehrtman, Michelle Zandieh, Chris Rasmussen San, Robert Speiser and Chuck Walter Section 2: Where Are Models & Modelers Found? Chapter 5. Modeling to Address Techno-Mathematical Literacies in Work, Richard Noss and Celia Hoyles Chapter 6. Mathematical Modeling in Engineering Design Projects, Monica E. Cardella Chapter 7. The Mathematical Expertise of Mechanical Engineers - The Case Of Mechanism Design, Burkhard AlpersSection 3: What Do Modeling Processes Look Like? Chapter 8. Modeling & Quantitative Reasoning: The Summer Jobs Problem, Christine Larson Chapter 9. Tracing Students' Modeling Processes in School, N. Mousoulides, M. Pittalis, C. Christou and B. SriramanSection 4: What Creates The Need For Modeling? Chapter 10. Turning Ideas into Modeling Problems, Peter Galbraith, Gloria Stillman and Jill Brown Chapter 11. Remarks on a Modeling Cycle and Interpretating Behaviours, Christopher Haines and Rosalind Crouch Chapter 12. Model Eliciting Environments as 'Nurseries' for Modeling Probabilistic Situations, Miriam Amit and Irma Jan Chapter 13. Models as Tools, Especially for Making Sense of Problems, Bob Speiser And Chuck Walter Chapter 14. In-Depth Use of Modeling in Engineering Coursework to Enhance Problem Solving, Renee M. Clark, Larry J. Shuman and Mary Besterfield-Sacre Chapter 15. Generative Activities: Making Sense of 1098 Functions, Sarah M. DavisSection 5: How Do Models Develop? Chapter 16. Modeling the Sensorial Perception in the Classroom, Adolf J. I. Riede Chapter 17. Assessing A Modeling Process Of A Linear Pattern Task, Miriam Amit and Dorit Neria Chapter 18. Single Solution, Multiple Perspectives, Angeles DominguezSection 6: How Is Modeling Different Than Solving? Chapter 19. Problem Solving Versus Modeling, Judith Zawojewski Chapter 20. Investigating The Relationship Between The Problem And The Solver: Who Decides What Math Gets Used? Guadalupe Carmona and Steven Greenstein Chapter 21. Communication : The Essential Difference Between Mathematical Modeling & Problem Solving, Tomas Højgaard Jensen Chapter 22. Analysis Of Modeling Problem Solutions With Methods Of Problem Solving, Gilbert GreefrathPart II: Modeling In School Classrooms Modeling In K-16 Mathematics Classrooms - And Beyond, Richard Lesh, Randy Young and Thomas FennewaldSection 7: How Can Students Recognize the Need for Modeling? Chapter 23. Modeling With Complex Data In The Primary School, Lyn D. English Chapter 24. Two Cases Studies Of Fifth Grade Students Reasoning About Levers, Paula Guerra, Linda Hernandez, Ahyoung Kim, Muhsin Menekse and James Middleton Chapter 25. Don't Disrespect Me: Affect In An Urban Math Class, Roberta Y. Schorr, Yakov M. Epstein, Lisa B. Warner and Celia C. AriasSection 8: How Do Classroom Modling Communities Develop? Chapter 26. Interdisciplinary Modeling Instruction: Helping Fifth Graders Learn About Levers, Brandon Helding, Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz, Tirupalavanam Ganesh and Shirley Fan