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Wedelin, Dag; Adawi, Tom; Jahan, Tabassum; Andersson, Sven – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2015
How do engineering students approach mathematical modelling problems and how can they learn to deal with such problems? In the context of a course in mathematical modelling and problem solving, and using a qualitative case study approach, we found that the students had little prior experience of mathematical modelling. They were also inexperienced…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Mathematical Models, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research
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Abdullah, Nasarudin; Halim, Lilia; Zakaria, Effandi – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2014
This study aimed to determine the impact of strategic thinking and visual representation approaches (VStops) on the achievement, conceptual knowledge, metacognitive awareness, awareness of problem-solving strategies, and student attitudes toward mathematical word problem solving among primary school students. The experimental group (N = 96)…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Visualization, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Trenerry, Ruth – 2001
A study researched the role of literacy, language, and numeracy as vehicles for learning in training packages delivered at South Australia industry sites. Data were gathered through onsite interviews or focus groups with trainees, workplace trainers, resource and training support persons, and managerial and supervisory persons, of their opinion of…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developed Nations, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs