This book provides readers with an overview of recent international
research and developments in the teaching and learning of modelling and
applications from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives.
There is a strong focus on pedagogical issues for teaching and learning
of modelling as well as research into teaching and practice. The
teaching of applications of mathematics and mathematical modelling from
the early years through primary and secondary school and at tertiary
level is rising in prominence in many parts of the world commensurate
with an ever-increasing usage of mathematics in business, the
environment, industry and everyday life. The authors are all members of
the International Community of Teachers of Mathematical Modelling and
Applications and important researchers in mathematics education and
mathematics. The book will be of interest to teachers, practitioners and
researchers in universities, polytechnics, teacher education, curriculum
and policy.