A problem-posing intervention: in the development of problem-solving competence of under-achieving middle-year students - Softcover

Priest, Deborah J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3844305750 ISBN 13: 9783844305753

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This study investigated the impact of a problem-posing intervention on students who had been ascertained through psychometric testing as above average in their mathematical aptitude but below average in their problem-solving skills. The study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate the nature of changes that resulted following an eight -week teaching experiment. Findings of this study provide positive evidence to suggest that problem-posing is a useful activity in the quest for improved problem-solving competence, particularly in a student's ability to explain how they solved problems. In addition, the data collected provided evidence to suggest that student's attitudes towards solving problems can be greatly enhanced by a problem-posing intervention.

About this title

About the Author:

Deborah Priest began her teaching career with a B.Sc.(Ed.) majoring in Mathematics. Deborah has now completed a M.Ed. at the Queensland University of Technology, a PhD and a Dip.F.S.. Recently she has coordinated education programs at the University of Queensland and Bond University and is Head of the Senior School at a prestigious girls' school.

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 3844305750
• ISBN 13: 9783844305753
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340