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Factors That Influence The Difficulty Of Problem Solving Items, Dara Ramalingam, Ray Philpot
Factors That Influence The Difficulty Of Problem Solving Items, Dara Ramalingam, Ray Philpot
Ray Philpot
Computer-based assessment of problem solving allows problems of both static and interactive natures to be posed. Examples of static problems are scheduling and logic puzzles in which all relevant information is available to the solver at the outset. Problems of an interactive nature, on the other hand, require exploration of the situation to acquire additional knowledge needed to solve the problem. Examples include discovering how to use an unfamiliar mobile telephone or automatic vending machine. This study used data from the 2011 Field Trial of the PISA 2012 computer-based assessment of problem solving which comprised 34 static and 45 interactive …
Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Dan Pemecahan Masalah Melalui Problem Based-Learning, Fatia Fatimah
Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Dan Pemecahan Masalah Melalui Problem Based-Learning, Fatia Fatimah
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan pemecahan masalah melalui Problem Based Learning (PBL). Populasi penelitian adalah mahasiswa STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat yang mengambil mata kuliah Statistika Elementer tahun akademik 2008/2009. Jenis penelitan adalah eksperimen semu dengan pretest-postest control group design. Kelompok eksperimen diberi perlakuan berupa pembelajaran dengan model Problem Based Learning dan kelompok kontrol dengan pembelajaran biasa. Data dikumpulkan melalui worksheet, rubrik presentasi, assesmen investigasi dan tes hasil belajar Statistika Elementer. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa 1) kemampuan komunikasi matematis mahasiswa dengan menerapkan model PBL dalam pembelajaran Statistika Elementer tidak lebih baik dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran biasa, …
Problem Solving Abilities And Perceptions In Alternative Certification Mathematics Teachers, Brian R. Evans
Problem Solving Abilities And Perceptions In Alternative Certification Mathematics Teachers, Brian R. Evans
NERA Conference Proceedings 2012
The purpose of this study was to understand alternative certification middle and high school teachers’ mathematical problem solving abilities and perceptions. Participants were given a problem solving examination and required to reflect upon their students’ and their own problem solving. Findings revealed there was a significant improvement in problem solving abilities for the teachers over the course of the semester, and there was a direct correlation between content knowledge and problem solving ability. Teachers perceived their students’ problem solving abilities as generally weak due to not understanding how to start a problem, lack of persistence, and poor literacy skills.
Developmental Perspective Into Students' Contextualization Of Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Sean Yee
Developmental Perspective Into Students' Contextualization Of Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Sean Yee
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
The purpose of this paper is to investigate students’ contextualization of problem solving, not the problems. This study draws on the naturalistic paradigm and uses a developmental perspective to explore students’ representations and metaphors used during problem solving. Students of comparable abilities employed similar representations, tended to use analogous metaphors during problem solving, and perceived solutions as outside of a problem’s context.
Preparing Middle Grades Teachers To Use Drawn Models For Developing Arithmetic With Rational Numbers, Andrew Izsak, Erik Jacobson
Preparing Middle Grades Teachers To Use Drawn Models For Developing Arithmetic With Rational Numbers, Andrew Izsak, Erik Jacobson
Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019)
We will report on-going efforts to design a research-based content and methods course for future middle grades teachers focused on numbers and operations. A main theme of the course is to solve problems using drawn models and to develop general numeric methods. Attendees will work on activities used in the course that elicit difficulties future teachers experience with this content.
Mathematic Strategies For Teaching Problem Solving: The Influence Of Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving Strategies On Students' Attitudes In Middle School, Kelly Lynn Klingler
Mathematic Strategies For Teaching Problem Solving: The Influence Of Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving Strategies On Students' Attitudes In Middle School, Kelly Lynn Klingler
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this action research study was to observe the influence of teaching mathematical problem solving strategies on students’ attitudes in middle school. The goal was to teach five problem solving strategies: Drawing Pictures, Making a Chart or Table, Looking for a Pattern, Working Backwards, and Guess and Check, and have students reflect upon the process. I believed that my students would use these problem solving strategies as supportive tools for solving mathematical word problems. A relationship from the Mathematics Attitudes survey scores on students’ attitudes towards problem solving in mathematics was found. Students took the Mathematics Attitudes survey …
Relationship Between Family Communication And Comorbid Diagnoses In Youths Diagnosed With A Bipolar Disorder, Nancy Buccilli Caito
Relationship Between Family Communication And Comorbid Diagnoses In Youths Diagnosed With A Bipolar Disorder, Nancy Buccilli Caito
ETD Archive
Research regarding the relationship between family communication and comorbid diagnoses in youths diagnosed with Bipolar Disorders is scarce. Existing research supports the importance of family communication with psychological development of children and adolescents affected by mental illness. The disruptive nature and increased dangers associated with Bipolar Disorders justifies further research. This dissertation study used archival data to answer research hypotheses to gain understanding the relationship between family communication and a diagnosis of a Bipolar Disorder. General Linear Model analysis and Analysis of Variance were used to test for significant differences in family functioning between families where a youth member had …
Let's Talk About Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Tim Jacobbe
Let's Talk About Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Tim Jacobbe
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
This session presents guidelines to promote mathematical discussion. Specific strategies will be shared to help engage all students in discussing their problem solving processes. Methods of engagement will create a learning environment that supports the development of mathematical practices in the Common Core State Standards.
A Survey Of School Psychologists' Application Of The Problem-Solving Model To Counseling Services, Rebecca Mary Cole
A Survey Of School Psychologists' Application Of The Problem-Solving Model To Counseling Services, Rebecca Mary Cole
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
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Inferring Impulsive-Analytic Disposition From Students’ Actions In Solving Math Problems, Kien Lim, Miguel Mendoza
Inferring Impulsive-Analytic Disposition From Students’ Actions In Solving Math Problems, Kien Lim, Miguel Mendoza
Kien H Lim
The research reported in this paper is part of a larger study designed to investigate the validity of the Likelihood-to-Act (LtA) survey—an Likert-scale instrument, currently under development and testing, for assessing students’ impulsive-analytic disposition in mathematics. Transcripts and videos of 15 interviewees’ responses to five problems, adapted from the LtA Survey, were analyzed in terms of (a) solution strategies and (b) impulsive-analytic disposition. Two scores were derived from quantifying the codes that were assigned to the 75 problem-solving episodes. These scores were highly correlated to one another and were correlated to the LtA_Difference (impulsive minus analytic) score, obtained from the …
Down The Rabbit Hole: A Look At Integrating Classic Literature Into A Secondary Mathematics Curriculum, Adam E. Sokol
Down The Rabbit Hole: A Look At Integrating Classic Literature Into A Secondary Mathematics Curriculum, Adam E. Sokol
Adam E Sokol
The importance of mathematics and reading is paramount to the advancement of civilization. Research has shown that mathematics and reading, along with writing, have a strong correlation. The new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in mathematics stress the importance of applying mathematical concepts to other subjects and real life. Interestingly, the mathematics and English curriculums have some objectives in common. Classic literature provides a unique context for mathematical concepts to be applied. Using classic literature to teach mathematics could allow students to engage in mathematics and literature more deeply. Example lessons and worksheets supported by research allow teachers to another …