Mathematical Modeling Competency Research in Primary and Secondary Schools at Home and Abroad in the Recent 20 Years:Retrospect and Prospect
To understand the current status and development trends of mathematical modeling competency in primary and secondary schools in the 21st century,this research systematically reviews academic literature on mathematical modeling competency both domestically and internationally over the past two decades.The study finds that the current understanding of mathematical modeling competency can be conceptualized from both a macro perspective,focusing on the completeness of the modeling process,and a micro perspective,focusing on sub-competencies within modeling.However,neither perspective can fully nor comprehensively describe mathematical modeling competency.Correspondingly,the development methods and assessment frameworks for mathematical modeling competency are mainly based on either holistic or atomistic approaches,both of which underestimate the complexity of mathematical modeling competency and require further integration.The most commonly used method for assessing mathematical modeling competency(i.e.,test questions),lacks examination of the complete modeling process.Nevertheless,process-oriented assessment methods,such as modeling competitions and portfolio assessments,are challenging to implement and relatively costly.Furthermore,research on the factors influencing mathematical modeling competency has mainly focused on individual student factors and teaching methods,with limited exploration of other influencing factors.Based on the review of the recent domestic and international research on mathematical modeling competency,this paper proposes future research direction,offering insights for related studies on mathematical modeling competency.
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