Developing Students' Digital Financial Literacy and Decision-Making on Digital Financial Services through Mathematical Modelling in teaching powers with real exponents (mathematics 11)

Thị Ngọc Trâm Trần1, , Huu Hau Nguyen2, , Anh Tuong Hoa3, , Phuong Chi Le2, Thi Thu Thuy Vu4
1 Trường Cao đẳng Lý Tự Trọng Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
2 Hong Duc University
3 Trường Đại học Sài Gòn
4 Trường THPT Cẩm Thuỷ 3, Thanh Hoá

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In the context of the increasing availability of digital financial services and students' growing access to these services, equipping students with an understanding of digital financial services is essential for making appropriate choices. This study proposed a four-step process using mathematical modeling. The results show that most students are able to identify and describe the characteristics of digital financial services; establish models and solve problems; and compare the advantages and disadvantages to make appropriate choices for each type. In addition, the study also pointed out several limitations and suggested directions for further research. 

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