Analysing mathematical modelling tasks in light of citizenship education using the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study

In this paper, we discuss the theoretical background of mathematical modelling and its connection to citizenship education. Citizenship education in this context means that young people are equipped with competencies to respond as responsible citizens in situations relevant for society. To outline t...

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Published in:ZDM 2023-02, Vol.55 (1), p.133-145
Main Authors: Maass, Katja, Zehetmeier, Stefan, Weihberger, Anika, Flößer, Katharina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citizenship Education
Context
COVID-19
Education
Learning Processes
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical Models
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Instruction
Metacognition
Numeracy
Original Paper
Pandemics
Pedagogy
Problem solving
Society
Students
Teaching Methods
Young adults
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Summary:In this paper, we discuss the theoretical background of mathematical modelling and its connection to citizenship education. Citizenship education in this context means that young people are equipped with competencies to respond as responsible citizens in situations relevant for society. To outline the connection between mathematical modelling and citizenship education in theory, we discuss the aims of mathematical modelling, modelling competences and the connection between numeracy and modelling. Based on these reflections we present an extended modelling cycle that specifically highlights modelling steps relevant to citizenship education. To show how the theoretical connection between mathematical modelling and citizenship education can be used in teaching practice, we describe three different examples of modelling tasks and analyse them with the help of the extended modelling cycle. We argue that the three tasks support different learning aims in relation to citizenship education and require modellers to carry out different steps of the extended modelling cycle. As an example of context, we used the pandemic caused by COVID-19, as it affected the quality of human life greatly, as all students in the Western world experienced.
ISSN:1863-9690
1863-9704
DOI:10.1007/s11858-022-01440-9