Interactive Learning: Unpacking the Influence of Computer Simulations on Students’ Mathematical Modeling Processes

• Published in: Education sciences Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 397
• Main Authors: Sanjari, Azin, Manouchehri, Azita
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Classroom Communication; Computer simulation; Computer-generated environments; Critical thinking; Educational Environment; Educational Resources; Educational technology; Elementary school students; Endorsements; Grade 5; Hypotheses; interactive simulation; Learning; Learning Processes; mathematical modeling; Mathematical models; Mathematics; Mathematics Education; Simulation; Simulation methods; Students; technology; Thinking Skills; Variables; United Kingdom; Germany

Mathematical modeling and use of technology have been recognized as powerful vehicles for advancing mathematical thinking. The use of technology to aid students to gain understanding about real-world mathematical problems has long been a subject of inquiry. Using the extended Blum’s modeling cycle a...