(Book Review) Mathematizing Student Thinking: Connecting Problem Solving to Everyday Life and Building Capable and Confident Math Learners

Authors

  • Zhihuan Shao Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Chenkai Chi University of Windsor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53967/cje-rce.7853

Keywords:

Mathematical Modeling, Problem-Based Learning, Mathematical Thinking, Real-World Applications, Problem Solving

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References

Chi, C. (2026). Embarking on a West-East reciprocal learning journey: A narrative inquiry into generalist and specialist teaching models. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-10469-4

Chi, C & Drake, S. (2023). How classroom learning can help students shape new stories about climate change. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.73xfwgtqj

Costello, D. (2022). Mathematizing student thinking: Connecting problem solving to everyday life and building capable and confident math learners. Pembroke Publishers.

Suh, J. M., Matson, K., & Seshaiyer, P. (2017). Engaging elementary students in the creative process of mathematizing their world through mathematical modeling. Education Sciences, 7, 62. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci7020062

Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan. https://archive.org/details/sciencehumanbeha0000skin_p4g5

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Published

2026-07-30

How to Cite

Shao, Z., & Chi, C. (2026). (Book Review) Mathematizing Student Thinking: Connecting Problem Solving to Everyday Life and Building Capable and Confident Math Learners . Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 49(2), viii-x. https://doi.org/10.53967/cje-rce.7853

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Vol. 49 No. 2 (2026): Summer 2026 | Été 2026

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Book Reviews / Comptes rendus

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