THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ PROBLEM-SOLVING AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING THROUGH MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
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digital technologies, mathematical modelling, problem solving, algorithmic thinking, vocational secondary educationAbstract
The use of digital technologies in mathematical modelling can strengthen students’ ability to express real-life and technical problems in mathematical language, analyse data, and construct solutions in a logical sequence. The literature suggests that dynamic mathematics software, spreadsheets, and simulation environments make the stages of abstraction, variable identification, algorithm construction, and result verification clearer. In the context of Nakhchivan State Technical College, digital modelling may help vocational secondary-education students develop a mathematical approach to technical, environmental, and social problems. Visual tools such as GeoGebra, projects based on real data, and group activities support algorithmic thinking. However, effective use of technology must be coordinated with teachers’ methodological preparation, digital infrastructure, and individual support. The article substantiates the potential of digital modelling for systematising students’ problem-solving strategies and developing algorithmic thinking.
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