Mathematizing Student Thinking : : Connecting Problem Solving to Everyday Life and Building Capable and Confident Math Learners.

• Author: Costello, David.
• Place / Publishing House: Toronto : : Pembroke Publishers, Limited,, 2022.; Ã2022.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (156 pages)

Table of Contents

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Redefining Problems -- What Is a Problem? -- Strengthening the Problem -- Finding Problems -- Problems Used in the Classroom -- Defined Problems -- Ill-Defined Problems -- Similarities and Differences between Defined Problems and Ill-Defined Problems -- Importance of Ill-Defined Problems -- Summary -- Chapter 2 Understanding the Different Ways to Problem Solve -- Defining Problem Solving -- The Problem Solving Stages -- Problem Solving Stages in Action -- Problem Solving and Classroom Connections -- Problem Solving and Ill-Defined Problems -- Summary -- Chapter 3 Moving Toward Mathematical Modelling -- Modelling in Mathematics and Mathematical Modelling -- Defining Mathematical Modelling -- Mathematical Modelling Process -- The Need for Social-Emotional Learning Skills -- Cultural Relevance -- The Teacher's Role -- The Student's Role -- Summary -- Chapter 4 Understanding Ill-Defined Problems -- What's Involved in Understanding the Problem -- The Teacher's Role -- The Student's Role -- Student Work Samples -- Anticipating Classroom Connections -- Summary -- Chapter 5 Analyzing the Situation -- What's Involved in Analyzing the Situation -- The Teacher's Role -- The Student's Role -- Student Work Samples -- Anticipating Classroom Connections -- Summary -- Chapter 6 Creating a Mathematical Model -- What's Involved in Creating a Mathematical Model -- The Teacher's Role -- The Student's Role -- Student Work Samples -- Anticipating Classroom Connections -- Summary -- Chapter 7 Analyzing and Assessing the Mathematical Model -- What's Involved in Analyzing and Assessing the Model -- The Teacher's Role -- The Student's Role -- Student Work Samples -- Anticipating Classroom Connections -- Summary -- Chapter 8 Assessing Mathematical Modelling -- Types of Assessment.

Assessment Strategies -- Using Assessment Data -- Summary -- Chapter 9 Applying Mathematical Modelling Today -- Summary -- Glossary -- References -- Recommended Resources -- Index.