Problem Solving Within the Mathematics Classroom: Challenges and Recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Avalloy McCarthy-Curvin ◽  
Camella Buddo ◽  
Lois George
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Is Implementation ◽  
Professional Development For Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research (the second part of a 2-part study) sought to investigate selected high school teachers’ knowledge and use of a problem solving approach to mathematics teaching and learning. It also examined the challenges that they experienced in implementing this pedagogical approach. A survey research design was used for this research whereby data were collected using a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended items. Thirty-one high school teachers from Jamaica participated in the study. The findings indicated that the teachers generally used a problem solving approach during instruction very regularly and felt extremely competent when using the approach. Some of the most frequently reported challenges included students’ lack of interest and tenacity in solving problems; teachers’ heavy workload; and the time consuming nature of the approach. One key recommendation to address the challenges raised is implementation of professional development for teachers to guide them in effectively incorporating problem solving as a teaching/learning approach in the mathematics classroom.

scholarly journals Reducing techno-anxiety in high school teachers by improving their ICT problem-solving skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Revilla Muñoz ◽  
Francisco Alpiste Penalba ◽  
Joaquín Fernández Sánchez ◽  
Olga C. Santos
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

scholarly journals POLYMERS IN COMPULSORY SECONDARY EDUCATION AND HIGH SCHOOL IN SPAIN: ANALYSIS OF TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHER'S OPINION

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Ángel SERRANO-AROCA ◽  
Joan Josep SOLAZ-PORTOLÉS
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Even though the study of polymers is included in the school secondary curriculum in Spain, all the signs are that this topic is not being adequately addressed in the classroom. For this reason, this paper focuses on two key factors for polymers teaching and learning at secondary level: teachers and textbooks. A qualitative methodology, based on semi-structured interviews and a content analysis of textbooks, has been used. Six High School teachers have participated in this research. Attempts have been made to find out teachers' opinion about introducing contents of polymers in the classroom by means of semi-structured interviews. The content analysis of textbooks used in many schools of Spain has been carried out through the application of a assessment questionnaire. The results obtained as regards the polymers suggest that: a) Teachers provide only a limited amount of time for this topic in the curriculum; b) Textbooks do not include a large part of basic contents; and c) The low level of knowledge of students is justified by a) and b).

QUALITY OF MAKING LESSON PLANS BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SIAK REGENCY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulhafizh Zulhafizh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Research Findings

This study aimed to find out and toanalyze quality of lesson plans by senior high schoolteachers in Siak Regency. The lesson plans designed by teachers of the schools function as aguideline for them to run teaching and learning process at schools. It is a descriptive research. Dataof this study were collected through an instrument filled out by 142 respondents. They were seniorhigh school teachers in Siak regency. Data analysis was presented through descriptive statistics.The research findings revealed that quality of making lesson plans of senior high school teachers inSiak regency belong to the very high category (4.304 or 86.10%). The lesson plans aimed to matchteaching material with predetermined competencies, allocate time effectivelyand efficiently, decidemedia/tools as well as teaching materials, describe learning objectives and in detail, decideassessment techniques in accordance with the demands of the curriculum, organize teachingmaterials based on sequences and groups, decide appropriate teaching methods, design learningprocedures in accordance with competencies required, and decide appropriate references(textbooks, modules, computer program and so forth) to be used. These findings show that makinga lesson plan requires creativity and pedagogical skills. Creativity andmotivation lead to positiveaction in presenting quality, realistic, and concrete lesson plans

Greek teachers’ metacognitive awareness on reading strategies

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Maria Koulianou ◽  
Stavroula Samartzi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Regulation Of Cognition ◽  
Metacognitive Reading Strategies ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness Inventory ◽  
Of Greece

The purpose of the present study was to enlighten teachers’ metacognitive awareness of reading strategies. Several inventories concerning students’ metacognitive reading strategies have been developed but none of them refers to teachers’ metacognitive awareness. Teachers’ metacognition is the least explored area in education. The scope was to investigate teachers’ metacognitive awareness of their reading strategies via Metacognitive Awareness Inventory and Metacognitive Awareness Inventory for Teachers tools. During the study, 290 high school teachers from different regions of Greece participated in questionnaire procedure. The analysis of the results showed that teachers more often use problem-solving and global than support-type strategies. The analysis of both inventories revealed a higher significant correlation between regulation of cognition and metacognitive reading strategies. The findings of this study showed that teachers’ metacognitive reading strategies remain implicit. Furthermore, investigation is recommended. Keywords: Metacognitive awareness, metacognitive reading strategies, MARSI, MAIT, teachers.

Let Your Students Write a Book

1973 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 548-550
Author(s):  
Harriet F. Montague
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Matrix Algebra ◽  
Summer Institute ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Learning Experiment ◽  
Laboratory Activities ◽  
Ability Groups ◽  
Teaching Learning

A book on matrix algebra authored by able students in grades 10-12 was the result of a teaching-learning experiment in an NSF Summer Institute in Mathematics for High School Teachers. The experiment might serve as a model for classroom and/or laboratory activities at any grade level and with different ability groups.

scholarly journals Pedagogies and Didactic of Junior High School Teachers on Learning Process on Mathematical Problem Solving

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 807-821
Author(s):  
Yulyanti Harisman ◽  
Muchamad Subali Noto ◽  
Wahyu Hidayat ◽  
Mhmd. Habibi ◽  
Anny Sovia
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Junior High School Teachers

This study aims to see how the three junior high school teachers are in the learning process of problem-solving. Each teacher has documented their learning process that has been conducted during three meetings. The topic observation materials were Geometry; the materials chosen were because the topic would enable the process of learning about mathematical problem-solving. Videos of the learning process would be analyzed to see how the depth and breadth of pedagogical and didactic aspects of each teacher. The type of this research is descriptive research by using the study cases method. Based on the finding of the research, it was obtained a theory that suggested three categories of the depth of didactic and pedagogical aspects of teachers in the process of solving mathematical problems. These three categories are named in this paper with good, very good, and excellent categories. These three categories will be explained detail in this paper.

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