The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study
The instruction of mathematical modeling plays a pivotal role in enabling students to understand the construction of mathematical models to address real-world challenges, bolstering their confidence in their mathematical abilities. Therefore, the primary focus of our current ca...
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| author | Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Abd Hamid, Harris Shah Nasir, Nurihan |
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| description | The instruction of mathematical modeling plays a pivotal role in enabling students to understand the construction of mathematical models to address real-world challenges, bolstering their confidence in their mathematical abilities. Therefore, the primary focus of our current case study is to explore challenges of teaching mathematical modeling, specifically within the Malaysian educational landscape. This research adopted a case study methodology, enlisting the participation of five participants in the topic of mathematical modeling. These individuals were purposefully selected, forming a group consisting of three females and two males. Data gathering primarily involved conducting interviews, and the collected data was subsequently subjected to thematic analysis for in-depth examination. The research results revealed that Malaysian educators face difficulties in instructing mathematical modeling due to deficiencies in content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, assessment methods for mathematical modeling, insufficient student interest, and time constraints. The research implies a need for comprehensive reforms in curriculum design, professional development, assessment practices, and instructional strategies to enhance the effectiveness of mathematical modeling instruction in Malaysia. |
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| spelling | upm-1211692025-10-28T07:25:07Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121169/ The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Abd Hamid, Harris Shah Nasir, Nurihan The instruction of mathematical modeling plays a pivotal role in enabling students to understand the construction of mathematical models to address real-world challenges, bolstering their confidence in their mathematical abilities. Therefore, the primary focus of our current case study is to explore challenges of teaching mathematical modeling, specifically within the Malaysian educational landscape. This research adopted a case study methodology, enlisting the participation of five participants in the topic of mathematical modeling. These individuals were purposefully selected, forming a group consisting of three females and two males. Data gathering primarily involved conducting interviews, and the collected data was subsequently subjected to thematic analysis for in-depth examination. The research results revealed that Malaysian educators face difficulties in instructing mathematical modeling due to deficiencies in content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, assessment methods for mathematical modeling, insufficient student interest, and time constraints. The research implies a need for comprehensive reforms in curriculum design, professional development, assessment practices, and instructional strategies to enhance the effectiveness of mathematical modeling instruction in Malaysia. University of Birmingham 2024 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121169/1/121169.pdf Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi and Abd Hamid, Harris Shah and Nasir, Nurihan (2024) The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study. In: international Conference on Social Sciences in the Modern Era (SSMECONF), 21-23 Feb. 2024, United Kingdom. . |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Ayub, Ahmad Fauzi Abd Hamid, Harris Shah Nasir, Nurihan The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title | The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title_full | The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title_fullStr | The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title_short | The challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: Malaysian case study |
| title_sort | challenges of teaching mathematical modelling: malaysian case study |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121169/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121169/1/121169.pdf |