Investigating the Alignment to Mathematical Modelling of Teacher-Created Mathematical Modelling Activities Available Online
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| Title: | Investigating the Alignment to Mathematical Modelling of Teacher-Created Mathematical Modelling Activities Available Online |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stohlmann, Micah (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 2023 54(5):671-686. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Mathematical Models, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Teacher Developed Materials, Web Sites, Mathematics Curriculum, Alignment (Education), Misconceptions, Secondary School Mathematics, Educational Technology |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0020739X.2021.1961030 |
| ISSN: | 0020-739X 1464-5211 |
| Abstract: | Mathematical modelling has garnered national and international interest due to its importance. Mathematical modelling can develop students' mathematical understandings, teamwork and communication practices. The ability for teachers to select appropriate mathematical modelling tasks is important to ensure the benefits listed for students are realized. The purpose of this study was to investigate the alignment to mathematical modelling of teacher-created curricular resources available through the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) website. The TPT website, where teachers can buy and sell resources, is used by millions of teachers each year. Through this research, we sought to investigate if the curricula that resulted in searches for mathematical modelling are aligned to mathematical modelling. We found that about 6% of the curricula resources in our searches could be considered mathematical modelling. These curricular resources are described. We also categorized the curricular resources from the searches, that were not coded as mathematical modelling. This provides insights into teachers' misconceptions of mathematical modelling. Implications for teachers and researchers for issues to be considered as the prevalence of online resources increases are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1386960 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Mathematical modelling has garnered national and international interest due to its importance. Mathematical modelling can develop students' mathematical understandings, teamwork and communication practices. The ability for teachers to select appropriate mathematical modelling tasks is important to ensure the benefits listed for students are realized. The purpose of this study was to investigate the alignment to mathematical modelling of teacher-created curricular resources available through the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) website. The TPT website, where teachers can buy and sell resources, is used by millions of teachers each year. Through this research, we sought to investigate if the curricula that resulted in searches for mathematical modelling are aligned to mathematical modelling. We found that about 6% of the curricula resources in our searches could be considered mathematical modelling. These curricular resources are described. We also categorized the curricular resources from the searches, that were not coded as mathematical modelling. This provides insights into teachers' misconceptions of mathematical modelling. Implications for teachers and researchers for issues to be considered as the prevalence of online resources increases are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0020-739X 1464-5211 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0020739X.2021.1961030 |
