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Integrating Mathematics Education with Technology and Sustainability: The Novel IMETS Framework

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 26, 1184 - 1215

Abstract

The growing intersection of global sustainability challenges, mathematics education, and technological advancements has created an urgent need for educational frameworks that foster interdisciplinary learning. This paper introduces the Integrating Mathematics Education, Technology, and Sustainability (IMETS) Framework, a novel approach designed to enhance students’ mathematical understanding while promoting sustainable practices and leveraging modern technological tools. The IMETS Framework integrates three key components—sustainability, mathematics education, and technology—into a cohesive curriculum that prepares students to address real-world problems such as climate change, resource management, and social equity. The framework emphasizes using technology to create interactive and personalized learning experiences and embeds sustainability directly into the mathematics curriculum. By fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the IMETS Framework equips students with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. This paper outlines the conceptual foundations of the framework, explores its practical applications in various educational contexts, and discusses its potential contributions to global educational goals, particularly the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Integrating Mathematics Education with Technology and Sustainability: The Novel IMETS Framework

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 26, 1184 - 1215

Abstract

The growing intersection of global sustainability challenges, mathematics education, and technological advancements has created an urgent need for educational frameworks that foster interdisciplinary learning. This paper introduces the Integrating Mathematics Education, Technology, and Sustainability (IMETS) Framework, a novel approach designed to enhance students’ mathematical understanding while promoting sustainable practices and leveraging modern technological tools. The IMETS Framework integrates three key components—sustainability, mathematics education, and technology—into a cohesive curriculum that prepares students to address real-world problems such as climate change, resource management, and social equity. The framework emphasizes using technology to create interactive and personalized learning experiences and embeds sustainability directly into the mathematics curriculum. By fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the IMETS Framework equips students with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. This paper outlines the conceptual foundations of the framework, explores its practical applications in various educational contexts, and discusses its potential contributions to global educational goals, particularly the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Early Pub Date September 30, 2025
Publication Date October 19, 2025
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APA Meylani, R. (2025). Integrating Mathematics Education with Technology and Sustainability: The Novel IMETS Framework. Journal of Computer and Education Research, 13(26), 1184-1215.

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