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Welcome to the Annual Idaho STEM Conference, presented by ICTM, ISTA, IDEEA, and CSTA! Join us on July 30th and 31st at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. An optional field trip day will be held on August 1st at various locations.  

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Mathematical Modeling and Modeling Mathematics
Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
TBA
Mathematical modeling is “the process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations, to understand them better, and to improve decisions” (Idaho Content Standards: Mathematics, 2022). Mathematical modeling is important for real-life applications—in engineering, business, the social sciences, climate study, advanced design, and more—and within mathematics education itself. 


Modeling mathematics often involves the students’ use of concrete objects, manipulatives, graphing tools, and other technology. The use of these models has been shown to have a positive impact on students’ mathematics learning.


Mathematical modeling and modeling mathematics are not the same. Unfortunately, the same root word of “model” appears in two distinct constructs in mathematics education and “model” is defined in at least 8 distinct ways.


During this session participants will explore the meanings of Mathematical Modeling and Modeling Mathematics in high school curriculum and consider mathematical modeling tasks used as a vehicle for STEM learning.
Speakers
avatar for Josh Watson

Josh Watson

Lewis-Clark State
Josh is in year four as a Regional Mathematics Specialist, where he helps educators make math experiences that are engaging, joyful, and relevant. He taught secondary math in Boise and West Ada school districts and online with IDLA. Now, he partners with educators to reimagine what... Read More →
Wednesday July 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
TBA
  Math, 6-8, 9-12

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