Abstract
STEM education supports students’ real-world problem solving by utilizing connections between STEM disciplines. Yet teachers have questions about how to provide such support. Mathematical modeling involves the use of mathematics content and processes to solve problems in integrated STEM contexts. In this research brief we illustrate how mathematical modeling can support students’ integrated STEM problem solving.
Document Type
Brief
DOI
10.5703/1288284317830
Recommended Citation
Hidayat, Dayat and Kastberg, Signe, "Mathematical Modeling for Interdisciplinary STEM Problem-Solving" (2025). Indiana STEM Education Conference. 13.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/instemed/2025/briefs/13
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Mathematical Modeling for Interdisciplinary STEM Problem-Solving
STEM education supports students’ real-world problem solving by utilizing connections between STEM disciplines. Yet teachers have questions about how to provide such support. Mathematical modeling involves the use of mathematics content and processes to solve problems in integrated STEM contexts. In this research brief we illustrate how mathematical modeling can support students’ integrated STEM problem solving.