Pre-Service Class Teacher’ Ability in Solving Mathematical Problems and Skills in Solving Daily Problems

Abstract

<p>This study aims to investigate the ability of pre-service class teacher at University of Petrain solving mathematical problems using Polya’s Techniques, their level of problem solving skills in daily-life issues. The study also investigates the correlation between their ability to solve mathematical problems and their level of problem solving skills in daily-life issues. The study sample consisted of 65 female students majoring in class teacher. Data were collected using two questionnaires: the mathematical problem solving test which was developed by the researchers and daily life problem solving scale which was developed by (Hamdi, 1998). The findings indicate that students had high level skills in solving daily problems; there are no statistically significant differences in daily problem solving in relation to their academic year or high-school stream. Conversely, the findings also indicate weaknesses in students’ skills in solving mathematical problems, with no statistically significant differences among students in solving mathematical problems according to Polya’s problem solving steps. However, there were statistically significant differences in students’ performance in solving mathematical problems in relation to the mathematical topic, and in favor of measurements and algebra; in addition to statistically significant differences in students’ ability to solve mathematical problems in relation to academic year and high-school stream, but no correlation between students’ abilities in solving mathematical problems and those in solving daily problems.</p>

Pengaruh Model Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Berbantuan Video Pembelajaran Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Ditinjau Dari Minat

“…Pemecahan masalah adalah suatu proses penerapan pengetahuan (knowledge) yang telah dimiliki sebelumnya kedalam situasi yang baru (Susanto, 2013). Pentingnya pemecahan masalah matematika terletak pada tujuan dan hasil proses belajar dan mengajar, karena pemecahan masalah dianggap sebagai cara yang tepat untuk mempraktikkan pemikiran secara umum, atau dapat dikatakan bahwa tidak ada matematika tanpa berpikir, dan tidak ada pemikiran tanpa masalah (Aljaberi & Gheith, 2016).…”

Exploring the Critical Thinking Process of Prospective Teachers with High Mathematics Ability in Solving Ill-Structured Problems

“…Based on the description above, it appears that the ability to solve ill-structured problems through a critical thinking process is crucial for prospective mathematics teachers and can be applied as a mathematics learning strategy in the future. Prospective mathematics teachers have various backgrounds and different in problem-solving abilities [22]. Therefore, prospective mathematics teachers need to have critical thinking process skills in solving ill-structured problems.…”

Analysis of Students Thinking Process in Solving Comparison Story Questions

“…Students can apply their knowledge and problem solving skills to be useful in daily life and a variety of unfamiliar situations. On the other hand, problem solving is also a skill that helps individuals in developing logical thinking and improving their decision making skills by the use of logical processes such as induction and deduction, as well as using algorithms when needed to work out daily situations [3,6].…”

“…Analog, Herald suggest that one may solve daily problems using a method I.D.E.A.L, where each letter of the acronym represents a step in the problem solving process, presented i.e. 1) identify the problem; 2) describe the possibilities; 3) evaluate the ideas; 4) act out a plan; 5) learn for the future [6].…”