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 usages and roles given …

In this work we study the development of mathematical models by students in the upper
cycle of Primary Education (10 and 11 years old) to Large Number Estimation Problems …

This study presents a teaching experiment in which second-grade primary school students
compared a city and a town according to population estimates. The activities were presented …

Previous research has highlighted the importance of social relationships in mathematical
group work while working on modelling activities. This study analyses the interaction of sixth …

Over the course of this study, we analyze the problem-solving schemes proposed for two
sequences of estimation problems. In the first sequence, the problems ask for estimates …

In this chapter we analyse students' written solution plan of a sequence of modelling
tasksinvolving estimations. Our research objective is to statistically analyse whether there is …

El fomento de la flexibilidad y adaptabilidad en resolución de problemas matemáticos
favorece el desarrollo de la competencia matemática. En este estudio se describe y justifica …

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 starting point is a question …

A través de un enfoque cualitativo, identificamos y caracterizamos las estrategias y
representaciones que realizan estudiantes de Educación Secundaria durante la resolución …

Creating and developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems is a complex
task and students often have difficulties in tackling it successfully. The design and …