Realistic Mathematics Education and Integration of Digital Tools: A Model Development Study for Secondary School Mathematics Education

This study aims to develop the Interactive Mathematics Learning Model that integrates digital tools with Realistic Mathematics Education. The model is designed specifically for teaching secondary school mathematics and consists of three basic components to make the mathematics learning process more meaningful, interactive and permanent: contextual problem scenarios, mathematical modeling and interactive discovery, and a collaborative and adaptive learning environment. The main purpose of the model is to provide middle school students with mathematical thinking skills through real-life problems, to develop mathematical models and to allow them to test these models with digital manipulatives. The model is supported by digital tools such as virtual reality environments, game-based learning platforms and artificial intelligence-supported analysis systems. Students create mathematical models using digital simulations in their problem-solving processes and make abstract concepts concrete by testing these models. The integration of the model into secondary school mathematics teaching processes aims to develop mathematical thinking skills by providing students with meaningful learning experiences. In this context, it is expected that the model will be tested with pilot applications, its effectiveness will be evaluated and it will offer an innovative approach in mathematics teaching.