People of all backgrounds face problems they need to solve on a day-to-day basis. These problems vary from elementary school homework problems to problems in the work place. On that premise, the concept of problem solving varies depending on the amount of steps necessary to solve the problem, the strategies to solve the problem, and the context in which the problem takes place. Due to the wide range of problems people face and the variety of problem solving environments, problem solving is a complex phenomenon that occurs in all fields of study. More specifically, with relation to mathematics, mathematical problem solving ability and performance are major factors that influence students’ mathematical achievement (NCTM, 2000; Schoenfeld, 2007), especially during middle school, a critical time for math learning given the status of Algebra as a gatekeeper course (Adelman, 2006). Problem solving tends to be a very complex mathematical task, which involves the application of content knowledge, appropriate problem solving strategies, and non-cognitive variables such as beliefs and affective factors (Frensche & Funke, 1995, Schoenfeld, 1992).
In the field of mathematics education, problem solving is defined as the
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This publication reflected on the research and practice throughout the past decade and proposed critical standards for all K-12 curricula (Schoenfeld, 2007). One of the pivotal standards focused on problem solving. NCTM (2000) emphasized that all curricula should allow students to: (a) develop new mathematical knowledge through problem solving, (b) solve problems that arise in varying contexts, (c) apply and adapt useful strategies to solve problems, and (d) monitor and reflect on the process. From these reports, it is clear that problem solving has been a central focus in mathematics education research and practice for decades (Schoenfeld,
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