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In this article we present, illustrate, test and refine a framework developed by Galbraith, Stillman, Brown and Edwards (2006) for identifying student blockages whilst undertaking modelling tasks during transitions in the modelling process. The framework was developed with 14~15 year old students who were engaging in their first experiences of modelling at the secondary level.
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Galbraith, P., Stillman, G. A framework for identifying student blockages during transitions in the modelling process . Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik 38, 143–162 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02655886
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