This chapter reports on a short experiment conducted in Canada to explore the potential, and feasibility, of introducing complex dynamical systems into mathematics curricula, both in schools and in university undergraduate programs. In particular it aimed to identify those mathematical habits of mind that are (or could be) developed in schools, universities and outside these traditional learning environments through exploring complex systems when approaching real life situations. The use of game design to engage members of the Canadian mathematics education community in the modelling of a real-life ecosystem brought to light different mathematical habits of mind and provided a snapshot of where we are with respect to modelling in mathematics education. Put in perspective with current lines of inquiry in the modelling of complex dynamical systems, in integrating modelling in mathematics education, and in developing computational thinking, the experiment opened a reflection on the possibilities and feasibility of helping tackle the complexity of our world's most pressing challenges through mathematics education.
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