Transcription of Skills Needed for Mathematical Problem Solving
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Skills Needed for Mathematical Problem SolvingDr A Dendane, UGRU Math10 thAnnual Research ConferenceUAE University 13-16 April, Is Mathematical Problem Solving Important?It helps and improve the generic ability to solve real life problems,2. develop critical thinking Skills and reasoning,3. gain deep understanding of concepts,4. work in groups, interact with and help each -Why do students find Mathematical Problem Solving difficult to learn?2-Why do instructors find Mathematical Problem Solving difficult to teach?4/13/20093 Mathematical Problem Solving as a Linear ProcessUnderstand the problemDevise a planCarry out the planLook back4/13/20094 Mathematical Problem Solving as a Non Linear ProcessUnderstand the problemDevise a planCarry out the planLook back4/13/20095 Factors and Skills Involved in Problem and facts:arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, statistical .. :arithmetic, algebraic geometric manipulations, estimation, approximation, reading with understanding.
•Metacognitive skills have to be taught explicitly. •Only genuine mathematical problems, that students have not solved before, help them develop metacognitive skills. •Students need to explain to other students and the teacher their way of thinking. •I sometimes use examples to explain my own thinking in solving problems. 4/13/2009 18
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