Student Practice In 3D Design and Printing for Promoting Analytical and Applied Mathematical Thinking Skills

The educational literature emphasizes the key role of analytical thinking (AT) and applied mathematical skills (AMS) in solving engineering prob-lems calls to nurture these school STEM education. This study proposes explores a strategy for fostering AT AMS among middle students prospective teachers through practice digital design 3D printing. involved 32 seventh grade five technology. Both groups learned 10-hour work-shop, “Make spinning-top.” participants designed spinning-tops that can fit into Kinder Surprise egg analysed their geometric mechani-cal properties. We collected data from students’ worksheets, artefacts, in-class discussions. results indicated assignment prompted apply AMS. School complex models, inquired geometry, verified designs worksheets were found be an effective tool frame guide tasks creation testing models. For teachers, workshop, accompanied by lectures on methodology experiential learning, ena-bled implement solutions develop instruc-tional units subject.