Learning and Teaching Real World Problem Solving in School Mathematics

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The ultimate aim of this book is to identify the conceptual tools and instructional modalities that help students and teachers bridge the gap between school mathematics and real-world problem solving. It examines and integrates seven conceptual tools: five constructs (activity theory, narrative, modeling, critical mathematics education, ethnomathematics) and two contexts (STEM and the workplace). The author develops two interconnected frameworks: one for learning real-world problem solving in school mathematics, establishing foundational concepts, and another for teaching these skills, exploring effective teaching modalities. The book serves as both a high-level theoretical work on real-world problem solving in school mathematics and a collection of twelve narratives that together form a thought-provoking personal and professional autobiography. These narratives reflect the author's journey, highlighting significant moments in his career that shaped his understanding of mathematics education and contributed to the scholarly exploration presented in the book.