Difficulties in Solving Non-Routine Problems in Mathematics Learning
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https://doi.org/10.61841/x7v0np07Keywords:
- Problem-Solving, Non-Routine Problems, Mathematics;, DifficultiesAbstract
Problem-solving requires students to apply and incorporate many mathematical concepts and
skills. However, students were found to be having difficulty solving mathematics problems, especially non-routine problems. The present study will search the student’s error in mathematics skills and cognitive abilities that caused the difficulties in non-routine problems-solving among high-achieving students. A problem-solving test (PST) that comprises six non-routine problems distributed to the 83 high-achieving students. Then, eight students with most errors in the PST were interviewed to gain a clearer understanding of how that errors influence difficulties in non- routine problem-solving. Descriptive analyses of students’ scripts on PST and students interview revealed that visual-spatial skills and information management skills were the most critical factors that caused students failed to understand and solve the problems.
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