Modelling problem and word problem
proposition made by high school students
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https://doi.org/10.28998/2175-6600.2025v17n39pe17538Keywords:
Mathematics Education, Mathematical Modelling, 2nd year of high schoolAbstract
Mathematical modelling emerges in the context of Mathematics Education from a perspective on the teaching and learning of Mathematics itself. In view of this, this paper analyzes how 2nd Grade high school students propose problems in classes with mathematical modelling, seeking to understand the elements they use when developing contextualized statements. Through qualitative analysis, aspects are identified that bring the proposed problems closer to common word problems, but also advance towards more realistic and meaningful modelling. It is observed that students, when creating problems in groups, integrate personal elements and elements of community interest, such as travel between cities and acquisition of school resources, and contextualize the situations using characters and real information. The structure of the statements reflects an organization in three parts – scenario, information, and question – but by inserting data obtained from research, students expand the investigative character of the process. It is concluded that mathematical modelling allows students to develop problem-posing and analysis skills closer to their experiences, promoting progressive autonomy that can be reinforced by the guiding role of the teacher.
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