IMMC Thematic Afternoon at ICME14 was Held Successfully
IMMC held a Thematic Activity entitled "Mathematical Modeling Inside and Outside Classrooms" at ICME14, the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education (www.icme14.org ), in hybrid mode physically and remotely with support by LOC of ICME14 and Shanghai Experimental School's Center for Mathematical Modeling.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CLASSROOMS
Organizer: Alfred Cheung and Solomon Garfunkel
15 July 2021
On-site venue: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Online Participation: ZOOM
Objectives and significance
(i) To promote teaching and learning of mathematical modelling as well as an innovative approach to mathematics education through modelling
activities;
(ii) To advance school teachers’ pedagogy in facilitating students’ learning of mathematical modeling and its application;
(iii) To promote students’ learning of mathematics, an important component of STEM, through experiencing mathematical modeling and its application.
This will promote participating students’ values, knowledge and skills for solving real world problems;
(iv) To promote STEM education in high schools through implementing mathematical modeling and its application.
Activity description
(i) Reports and presentation: Awarded teams present their solution papers to the audience. They also share their experience in IMMC
and other mathematical modelling activities.
(ii) Demonstrations: Other participating teachers and students demonstrate their experience in mathematical modelling and its integration with STEM.
(iii) Discussions: Local Chinese school teachers and students discuss their pedagogy cases and projects with the audience.
Dr. Solomon Garfunkel, Chairman of IMMC Committee (International) and CEO of COMAP, delivered the opening speech. Awarded teams presented their solution papers to the participants at the thematic activity virtually or on the site. Teachers shared their experience in guiding students inside and outside classrooms with IMMC as practice activities. Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University led the discussion among teachers and students in the activity. Prof. Yin made conclusion remarks finally.
Highlights of the Activity
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Dr. Solomon Garfunkel, Chairman of IMMC Committee (International) and CEO of COMAP
Prof. Shangzhi WANG, Co-chair of Revision Group on General Senior High School Curriculum Standards (2017, 2020) and Professor of Capital Normal University
Presentation of Team 1, Outstanding, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore
JIANG Zhiheng, TAN Yi kai, YU Wenhao,TAN Jiecong
Presentation of Team 2, Outstanding, Diocesan Girls' School, China Hong Kong (SAR)
CHAN Tsz Ching, CHEUNG Chun Yan Alicia, IP Tsz Oi, TSUI Vivienne
Presentation of Team 3, Meritorious, IES Tháder, Spain
Gemma Selma Fernandez, Juan Jose Berdeojo Sarmiento, Luis Rodriguez Melgarejo, Sergio Fernandez Canovas
Presentation of Team 4, Meritorious, Branch of Beijing Chen Jing Lun Middle School
ZHANG Xinyao, CAO Zhanhe, MA Zehan, HUANG Xiangqi
Presentation of Team 5, Honorable Mention, Shanghai High School International Division
WOO Heejae, Nick Ruiyu Lin, Vincent Li, SONG Jiho
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from Beijing Academy, China Beijing
Teacher Xue TAN
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from Diocesan Girls' School, China Hong Kong (SAR)
Teacher Dora Po Ki YEUNG
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from Shanghai Experimental School
Teacher Xiaming CHEN and his team
Discussion of Teachers and Students
led by Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Conclusion Remarks
Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University, Shanghai, China