Problem Solving in Mathematics Education

This survey book reviews four interrelated areas: (i) the relevance of heuristics in problem-solving approaches why they are important and what research tells us about their use; (ii) the need to characterize and foster creative problem-solving approaches what type of heuristics helps learners devise and practice creative solutions; (iii) the importance that learners formulate and pursue their own problems; and iv) the role played by the use of both multiple-purpose and ad hoc mathematical action types of technologies in problem-solving contexts what ways of reasoning learners construct when they rely on the use of digital technologies, and how technology and technology approaches can be reconciled.

Surveys the state-of-the-art in research on mathematical problem-solving Discusses the work of key researchers in the area Highlights potential directions for future research Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Main Topics You Can Find in this ICME-13 Topical Survey.- Introduction.- Survey on the State-of-the-art.- Summary and Looking Ahead.