Abstract:Background: Mathematical modelling has been pointed out as a means for teaching and learning mathematics in the classroom. Objective: To investigate consequences for the development of mathematical modelling activities arising from students’ metacognitive strategies. Design: The research follows the guidelines of the qualitative approach. Environment and participants: The modelling activities were developed by students in the fourth year of a Mathematics degree course. Data collection and analysis: In classes … Show more
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