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Large Number Estimation as a Vehicle to Promote Mathematical Modeling by Albarracín, Lluís

“…This study presents a teaching experiment in which second-grade primary school students compared a city and a town according to population estimates. The…”
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Students from grade 2 to grade 10 solving a Fermi problem: analysis of emerging models by Ferrando, Irene, Albarracín, Lluís

“…One hundred four students aged 8 to 16 worked on one Fermi problem involving estimating the number of people that can fit in their school playground. We…”
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Exploring the negotiation processes when developing a mathematical model to solve a Fermi problem in groups by Brunet-Biarnes, Mireia, Albarracín, Lluís

“…Previous research has highlighted the importance of social relationships in mathematical group work while working on modelling activities. This study analyses…”
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The Role of Context for Characterising Students’ Strategies when Estimating Large Numbers of Elements on a Surface by Albarracín, Lluís, Ferrando, Irene, Gorgorió, Núria

“…This paper presents a qualitative study developed with a group of 16-year-old students who were asked to estimate large numbers of elements on a bounded…”
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Where Is It Best to Sit in Class? Description of an Experience Based on STEM Problem Solving in a School Context by Ferrando, Irene, Albarracín, Lluís, Diago, Pascual D.

“…This study aims to describe the design and development of a STEM problem-solving activity involving mathematics and physics content. It is an activity whose…”
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The use and potential of Fermi problems in the STEM disciplines to support the development of twenty-first century competencies by Bergman Ärlebäck, Jonas, Albarracin, Lluis

“…This paper presents the results of a literature review focusing on the use and potential of Fermi problems (FPs) in the STEM disciplines. We identify different…”
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Fermi problems as a hub for task design in mathematics and stem education by Ärlebäck, Jonas Bergman, Albarracín, Lluís

“…Abstract In this paper, we draw on recent research on so-called Fermi problems and situate the fundamental principles underlying this type of tasks and their…”
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Mathematical Modeling Projects Oriented towards Social Impact as Generators of Learning Opportunities: A Case Study by Albarracín, Lluís, Gorgorió, Núria

“…This paper presents a case study carried out at an elementary school that led to a characterization of mathematical modeling projects aimed at generating…”
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Una secuencia de actividades para desarrollar la visualización usando un videojuego by Albarracín, Lluís

“…Este artículo describe una de secuencia de actividades para trabajar la visualización con alumnos de cuarto de Educación Primaria a partir del contexto…”
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Designing levels of a video game to promote spatial thinking by Albarracín, Lluís, Hernàndez-Sabaté, Aura, Gorgorió, Núria

“…In this article, we present an educational proposal designed to work on spatial geometry and three-dimensional thinking with students in the last years of…”
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Supporting mathematical modelling by upscaling real context in a sequence of tasks by Albarracín, Lluís, Segura, Carlos, Ferrando, Irene, Gorgorió, Núria

“…Abstract Creating and developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems is a complex task and students often have difficulties in tackling it…”
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Devising a plan to solve Fermi problems involving large numbers by Albarracin, Lluis, Gorgorio, Nuria

“…Fermi problems are open, non-standard problems that require the students to make assumptions about the problem situation and to estimate relevant quantities…”
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FPAT-A Framework for Facilitating the Teaching and Learning of Using Fermi Problems Originating in Mathematics Education Research by Ärlebäck, Jonas Bergman, Albarracín, Lluís

“…Enrico Fermi is remembered for his many contributions to theoretical and experimental physics, but from an educational point of view he also popularized the…”
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From traditional teaching to flipped classroom: Impact on learning in engineering degrees by Hernàndez-Sabaté, Aura, Albarracín, Lluís, Ramos, Oriol, Gil, Debora, Sánchez, Carles, Martí, Enric

“…Computer engineering students should develop competences related to the contents of databases design and SQL queries. For this purpose, the recommendations on…”
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Primary education degree programs in Alicante, Barcelona and Helsinki: Could the differences in the mathematical knowledge of incoming students be explained by the access criteria? by Gorgorió, Núria, Albarracín, Lluís, Laine, Anu, Llinares, Salvador

“…This perspective paper draws on the interest in ensuring that students who enter primary teacher training programs have a solid background knowledge of…”
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Graph-Based Problem Explorer: A Software Tool to Support Algorithm Design Learning While Solving the Salesperson Problem by Hernández-Sabaté, Aura, Albarracín, Lluís, Sánchez, F. Javier

“…In this article, we present a sequence of activities in the form of a project in order to promote learning on design and analysis of algorithms. The project is…”
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An open task to promote students to create statistical concepts through modelling by Albarracin, Lluís, Aymerich, Àngels, Gorgorio, Núria

“…Summary This article reports on the solutions of a group of 22 students, aged 15/16 years old, when facing a statistical modelling activity. They were given…”
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Emphasizing Visualization and Physical Applications in the Study of Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues by BeltrÁn-Meneu, María José, Murillo-Arcila, Marina, Albarracín, Lluís

“…This article presents a teaching proposal that emphasizes on visualization and physical applications in the study of eigenvectors and eigenvalues. More…”
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A brief guide to modelling in secondary school: estimating big numbers by Albarracín, Lluís, Gorgorió, Núria

“…Abstract Fermi problems are problems which, due to their difficulty, can be satisfactorily solved by being broken down into smaller pieces that are solved…”
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Modelización matemática en actividades estadísticas: Episodios clave para la generación de modelos by Àngels Aymerich, Lluís Albarracín

“…En nuestro trabajo estamos interesados en promover el aprendizaje de conocimientos estadísticos por parte de alumnos de educación secundaria a partir de la…”
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