Mathematical Modeling: A Structured Process

A task about locating a lost cell phone illustrates the Common Core elements of mathematical modeling. An assessment rubric helps teachers evaluate student work critically.

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 2015-02, Vol.108 (6), p.446-452
Main Authors: Anhalt, Cynthia Oropesa, Cortez, Ricardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Standards
Cell phones
Circles
Cognitive models
Computation
Concept Formation
Demonstrative reasoning
Features
High Schools
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical modeling
Mathematical Models
Mathematical problems
Mathematics
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
Modeling
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Scoring Rubrics
Secondary education
Secondary School Mathematics
State Standards
Teaching Methods
Telecommunications
Word Problems (Mathematics)
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Summary:A task about locating a lost cell phone illustrates the Common Core elements of mathematical modeling. An assessment rubric helps teachers evaluate student work critically.
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/mathteacher.108.6.0446