The present study investigates the effect of mathematical modeling on conceptual understanding among student-teachers. Also, the study proposes relevant materials and activities in mathematical modeling. Two classes of 140 student-teachers participated in the study. Mathematical modeling instruction was used in the treatment group, while the comparison group was taught by a teacher-centered method. T-Test results showed a difference between the treatment and comparison groups in terms of conceptual understanding. Moreover, the mathematical modeling group showed improvement in the knowledge, comprehension, and application of geometry and measurement concepts. The results of this study are novel as they are introduced to student-teachers to facilitate teaching mathematics among children. The researchers suggested engaging student-teachers in rich modeling activities, which would deepen their students' mathematics learning.

Keywords: Mathematical Modeling, Concepts, Understanding, Student-Teachers

Title

Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University

Publisher

Southwest Jiaotong University

Publisher Country

China

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

0.31

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

56

Year

2021

Pages

538-551