Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- The Mathematical Modeling Cycle.
- When to use the Mathematical Modeling Cycle to solve problems.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Define the problem to be answered.
- Make assumptions to simplify the problem, identifying the variables in the situation and create an equation.
- Analyze and perform operations to draw conclusions.
- Assess the model and solutions in terms of the original context.
- Refine and extend the model as needed.
- Report on conclusions and reasonings.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Making decisions, evaluating those decisions, and revisiting and revising work is crucial in mathematics and life.
- Mathematical modeling uses mathematics to answer real-world, complex problems.
Vocabulary
- Mathematical Modeling Cycle
- Define a problem
- Make assumptions
- Define variables
- Do the math and get solutions
- Implement and report results
- Iterate to refine and extend a model
- Assess a model and solutions
