Mathematical Modeling in SecondaryEducation: A User's Manual

Abstract

One of the main problems that arise when implementing a mathematical modeling task to the secondary classroom is the lack of a detailed description, from the didactic perspective, that helps and guides the in-service teachers in the implementation of this type of activity and that allows them to identify which are the learning objectives being pursued; if this kind of activities t within the oficial curriculum; the type of tasks that allow these objectives to be achieved; how to carry out their evaluation or what methodology to use. In this article we will address all these aspects from the perspective of a classroom experience, detailing each of the phases involved in the implementation of a modeling activity.

Keywords

• Tarea de modelización
• Educación secundaria
• Profesores en activo
• Experiencia de aula