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This report describes the results of an empirical study of problem solving and mathematical modelling of pupils in secondary schools. Pupils of forms 8–10 were observed working on open, realistic problems. These observations were recorded and evaluated. The goal of the study is a detailed look at the planning processes of modelling problems. Of particular interest, are the problem-solving and modelling strategies used. In this context changes between real-life planning and mathematical planning during the planning phases are studied and evaluated. I describe in detail the sub-phases of planning and explain their connection to both modelling and problem solving processes. I illustrate different modelling types by certain courses of planning and sub phases of planning.
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Greefrath, G. (2010). Analysis of Modeling Problem Solutions with Methods of Problem Solving. In: Lesh, R., Galbraith, P., Haines, C., Hurford, A. (eds) Modeling Students' Mathematical Modeling Competencies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0561-1_23
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