TEACHING GEOMETRY ELEMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION TOWARDS DEVELOPING MATHEMATICAL MODELING COMPETENCE FOR STUDENTS

Abstract

The establishment and development of mathematical competence among students constitute a requirement stipulated by the 2018 Basic Education Program. Proficiency in mathematical modeling stands as one of the five components of mathematical competence. This article expounds upon the concept of mathematical modeling, delineating its manifestations and the prerequisites for students' competence in mathematical modeling at the elementary school level. The research methodology encompasses the synthesis of expert experiences and theoretical investigation. The article introduces strategies for implementing mathematical modeling within the instruction of geometric concepts at the elementary school level. These strategies encompass the formulation of models for arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as the creation of models for simple geometric shapes. The design approach to mathematical modeling detailed in this paper empowers primary school educators to leverage content from elementary school mathematics textbooks or construct real-world scenarios to facilitate instructional sessions centered around the establishment of mathematical models for students. In this manner, it engenders the formation and cultivation of students' proficiency in mathematical modeling.