Students Difficulties in Solving Word Problems in Mathematics
Background of the Study
Many students view mathematics as a very difficult subject since it does not only focusses on numbers but also in letters. Mathematics does not only require the students to come up with an answer but it also requires them to show the solutions on how they arrived at the answer. While in elementary, students were already taught on how to solve problems in a step-by-step procedure starting with what is asked in the problem, what are the given, make a number sentence or formulate an equation and solve the problem. These procedures are called problem-solving which cannot only apply in mathematics but also in other areas such as in Science, businesses and most
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Problem-solving help the students to create their own representation or illustration (De Corte, Vrerschaffel, De Win 1985; Hegarty, Mayer, Monk, 1995; Pape, 2003) based on how they interpret or understand the given problem (Pape, 2003; Van der Schoot, Bakker Arkema, Horsley, Van Lieshout, 2009). Problem-solving also tests their critical thinking skills on how they look for another strategy or ways to solve the problem easier. Problem-solving helps the problem solver to develop characteristics of a good problem solver which includes open-mindedness, optimistic, persistent, not afraid to commit mistakes and systematic person since he is following a certain step in solving the …show more content…
What part of the Schoenfeld problem-solving steps do the students commit difficulties?
3. What are the possible factors that contribute to the difficulty of the student in solving word problem?
Significance of the study
This study "Students Difficulties in Solving Word Problems in Mathematics" is determined necessary for the teachers, students, and future researchers.
To the teachers, this study can be used to help them identify the errors of the students where they failed or succeeded in solving a word problem and upgrade their professional competencies to attain quality education, especially in mathematics.
To the future researchers, using this study it would be helpful for them to formulate new actions and information and make it as one of their sources with regard to solving a word problem.
To the students, the result of this study can help them be aware of their own difficulties and serve as their guide to have a better result in solving mathematical problems.
Scope and
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Problem solving is the process of following a series of steps to obtain the solution
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Pateman, Neil A., Ed, et al. Proceedings Of The 27Th International Group For The Psychology Of Mathematics Education Conference Held Jointly With The 25Th PME-NA Conference (Honolulu, Hawaii, July 13-18, 2003). Volume 3. n.p.: International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2003. ERIC. Web. 23 Apr.
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...nd make similar problem situations, and then, they provided the students with a little bit of practice because practice makes perfect! After that, teachers may put the students on the situation given just now.