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Preservice teachers posing mathematical modeling problems for culturally and linguistically diverse learners

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As the population of culturally and linguistically diverse students increases in the U.S., there is a need to prepare future teachers to teach these students effectively. Mathematical modeling provides a powerful way of teaching diverse students because its authentic contexts draw upon students’ experiences. In this study, preservice teachers at two universities were guided to create mathematical modeling problems for diverse students. Their problems were analyzed using a framework focused on cultural and linguistic relevance, mathematical content, and cognitive demand. Our results demonstrate how these preservice teachers developed problems while integrating students’ home culture and a requirement for high cognitive demand.

Source: Discover Education

DOI: 10.1007/s44217-025-00955-z

Authors: Jiyeong Yi, Hyunyi Jung, Jasmine Sourwine

Institutions: Iowa State University, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390