Problem solving activities in a constructivist framework: exploring how students approach difficult problems

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Yevdokimov, Oleksiy and Passmore, Tim. 2008. "Problem solving activities in a constructivist framework: exploring how students approach difficult problems." Goos, Merrilyn, Brown, Ray and Makar, Katie (ed.) 31st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 31). Brisbane, Australia 28 Jun - 01 Jul 2008 Adelaide, Australia. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA).
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Problem solving activities in a constructivist framework: exploring how students approach difficult problems

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsYevdokimov, Oleksiy (Author) and Passmore, Tim (Author)
EditorsGoos, Merrilyn, Brown, Ray and Makar, Katie
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA31)
Journal Citation2, pp. 629-636
Number of Pages8
Year2008
PublisherMathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Place of PublicationAdelaide, Australia
ISBN9781920846176
9781920846183
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttps://merga.net.au/wp-content/uploads/DOCS/common/Uploaded%20files/Annual%20Conference%20Proceedings/2008%20Annual%20Conference%20Proceedings/Yevdokimov%20Passmore%20RP762008.pdf
Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedingshttps://merga.net.au/publications/annual-conference-proceedings/2008-conference-proceedings/
Conference/Event31st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 31)
Event Details
31st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 31)
Parent
Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
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In person
Event Date
28 Jun 2008 to end of 01 Jul 2008
Event Location
Brisbane, Australia
Abstract

The paper describes results of a teaching experiment with five high school (Year 10 and 11) students. Four
qualitative characteristics were established: the first step of solution, main information extracted from
the problem, generalisation from a problem and completion of solution. From these characteristics the corresponding quantitative indices were introduced and analysed. The structure of two of them, specific SFS and common SHP,are given in detail. Investigation of quantitative indices and their qualitative characteristics gives an opportunity to find out more about interrelations between different stages of the problem-solving process.

Keywordscognitive processes; high school students; problem solving; decision making; mathematical concepts
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy
390409. Learning sciences
390306. Secondary education
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