How would students feel when learning through the use of mathematical modeling? On investigation, this article reveals that students felt better prepared for assessments, learned valuable life skills, and saw the relevance of mathematics to their lives outside of the classroom.

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Print Publication Date:
01 Feb 2021
Online Publication Date:
Feb 2021
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