University teachers and practitioners of mathematical modelling often speak of mathematical modelling as a "way of life," using this phrase as referring to habits of mind and to dependence on the power of mathematics to describe, explain, predict, and control real phenomena. This book aims to encourage teachers to provide opportunities for students to model a variety of real phenomena appropriately matched to students' mathematical backgrounds and interests from early stages of mathematical education. Many university students have difficulty studying mathematical modelling because of their beliefs about what it means to do mathematics. Habits, misconceptions, and mindsets present obstacles to the acceptance of a "models-and-modelling perspective" at this stage of mathematics education. Without prior experience in building, interpreting and applying mathematical models, many students may never come to view and regard modelling as a "way of life."The book records presentations at the Ele
