Exploring Mathematical Modeling with Young Learners

Section 1 Exploring the nature of mathematical modeling in the early grades.- 1 Perspective of models and modeling in early grades.- 2 Mathematical modeling as an innovative teaching approach with unique affordances.- 3 Meeting curricular standards through mathematical modeling in early grades.- 4 The child's perspective of modeling.- Section 2 Identifying the knowledge of content and pedagogy needed for mathematical modeling in the elementary grades.- 5 Early MM teaching practices and competencies.- 6 Connecting beliefs about mathematics teaching to mathematical modeling.- 7 Modeling contexts and problems for elementary students.- 8 Multiple learning pathways in MM.- 9 Connecting standards for mathematical practices during the modeling cycle.- Section 3 Finding the synergy between mathematical modeling and the 21st century skills framework and PBLs in STEm.- 10 STEM design thinking meets mathematical modeling.- 11 Promoting 21st century skills through mathematical modeling.- 12 Mathematical modeling through community-based service learning projects.- 13 Future directions to provide access to rigorous math through modeling.- 14 mathematical modeling lesson stories shared by teacher designers.