Striking a Balance: Students’ Tendencies to Oversimplify or Overcomplicate in Mathematical Modeling

With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM), the process of mathematical modeling has been given increased attention in mathematics education. This article reports on a study intended to inform the implementation of modeling in classroom contexts by examining student...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Heather Gould, Nicholas H. Wasserman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2014-05-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College
Online Access:https://journals-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/640