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Amy Been Bennett; Julia Aguirre; Erin E. Turner; Elzena McVicar; Erin Carll – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2023
Mathematical modeling is a process in which students investigate authentic problems and everyday situations using mathematics. In doing so, they bring their multiple mathematical knowledge bases and cultural funds of knowledge into their solution strategies. During a task called "Abuelo's Birthday", 297 students in grades 3-5 decided how…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students, Cultural Background