IMMC Thematic Afternoon at ICME14
15 July 2021
On-site venue: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Remote Participation: ZOOM
IMMC held a Thematic Activity named "Mathematical Modeling Inside and Outside Classrooms" at ICME14, the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, 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 Sol Garfunkel
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Objectives and significance
(i) To promote teaching and learning of mathematical modelling as well as 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.
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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.
Highlights of the Activity
Dr. Solomon Garfunkel, Chairman of IMMC Committee (International) and CEO of COMAP, delivered the opening speech.
Prof. Shangzhi WANG, Co-chair of Revision Group on General Senior High School Curriculum Standards (2017, 2020), Professor of Capital Normal University, delivered a speech as Guest of Honor.
Awarded teams presented their solution papers to the participants at the thematic activity virtually or on the site. The team in the picture is from Diocesan Girls' School, China Hong Kong (SAR).
Teachers shared their experience in guiding students inside and outside classroom with IMMC as practice activities. The teacher in the photo is Xue TAN from Beijing Academy, Beijing, China
Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University led the discussion among teachers and students in the activity. Prof. Yin delivered conclusion remarks finally.
Videos of the Activity
(Click the picture to watch)
Dr. Sol Garfunkel
Chairman of IMMC Committee (International), CEO of COMAP
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 4
Meritorious
IES Tháder, Spain
Gemma Selma Fernandez, Juan Jose Berdeojo Sarmiento,
Luis Rodriguez Melgarejo, Sergio Fernandez Canovas
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from
Beijing Academy, Beijing, China
Teacher Xue TAN
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from
Shanghai Experimental School, Shanghai, China
Teacher Xiaming CHEN and his team
Conclusion Remarks
Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Presentation of Team 1
Outstanding
Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore
JIANG Zhiheng, TAN Yi kai, YU Wenhao,TAN Jiecong
Presentation of Team 3
Meritorious
Branch of Beijing Chen Jing Lun Middle School,
Beijing, China
ZHANG Xinyao, CAO Zhanhe, MA Zehan, HUANG Xiangqi
Presentation of Team 5
Honorable Mention
Shanghai High School International Division,
Shanghai, China
WOO Heejae, Nick Ruiyu Lin, Vincent Li, SONG Jiho
Sharing of Mathematical Modelling Experience from
Diocesan Girls' School, China Hong Kong (SAR)
(No Video Provided)
Teacher Dora Po Ki YEUNG
Discussion of Teachers and Students
Prof. Yin Junfeng from Tongji University, Shanghai, China