Una actividad de modelización matemática en primaria con datos auténticos de la COVID-19

César Trelles; Ximena Toalongo; Ángel Alsina

doi:10.5565/rev/ensciencias.3472

Una actividad de modelización matemática en primaria con datos auténticos de la COVID-19

Translated title of the contribution: A Mathematical Modeling Activity in Elementary School with Authentic Data about COVID-19

César Trelles
, Ximena Toalongo
, Ángel Alsina

University of Girona

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The aim of this study is to analyze a mathematical modeling task developed by students in the sixth grade of primary education (11-12 years old) based on a model-eliciting activity with real statistical data about COVID-19, which was implemented online during the period of confinement in Spain. Based on a multiple case study, the final products generated by the students are analyzed. The results show that, although not all students are able to develop a model, those who do are able to use intuitive concepts of statistics and probability that are outside the regular curriculum. It is concluded that these activities develop mathematical skills but require pedagogical knowledge to incorporate them frequently and successfully into teaching practice.

Translated title of the contribution	A Mathematical Modeling Activity in Elementary School with Authentic Data about COVID-19
Original language	Spanish
Pages (from-to)	193-213
Number of pages	21
Journal	Ensenanza de las Ciencias
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5565/rev/ensciencias.3472
State	Published - 2022

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