The relationship between modeling and mathematical thinking levels in the face of a domination problem

Maryam Shahmohammadi¹ Ebrahim Reyhani²

1) PhD Student of Math Training, Shahid Rajaee University, Tehran
2) Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran

IOI Code : XCZE-EDHAF
Publication : 3.rd International Congress of Science, Engineering and Technology - Hamburg(germanconf.com)
Abstract :
    The purpose of this study was to investigate meaningful mathematical thinking in the modeling competency of high school students when faced with the applied problem in the domination field is based on the SOLO theory and the modeling cycle proposed by Ludwig & Xu (2010). Solo s theoretical framework is one of the theories of mathematical education that describes students mental structure, understanding, and meaningful understanding of problem solving. Modeling Cycle In this study is a modeling cycle with a viewing Cognitive about the learner s behaviors and competencies.This is a descriptive survey. The target population was (n=148) people of female students from ninth and tenth grade are theoretical high school who were selected by random cluster sampling from Tehran schools. The test tool has made a researcher question that has been reviewed by a number of teachers in the field and Its formal and content validity was confirmed by two mathematics education professors.Its reliability is based on two peer test scores with Pearson correlation coefficient that is Designated approximately (r = 0.79). The results of this study show that 61% of Students are at the pre-structural and Uni-structural level and at level 2 the modeling competency is stopped. The most important result of the present study has achieved which students mathematical thinking plays a significant role in their modeling competency and vice versa.

Keywords : domination competency modeling mathematical thinking solo framework