Mathematics Teachers’ Problem-Solving Knowledge, Practices and Engagement

Description

Problem solving is a critical skill that you will need in all aspects of your life. By building on your existing skills and creating a solid foundation in problem solving techniques, you will be on your way to successfully solving problems. This book guides Mathematics teacher’s knowledge and practice for teaching problem-solving, their problem-solving instructional strategies, how they engage pupils in problem-solving and measures to improve the teaching of problem-solving. The book employed Polya’s problem-solving models to develop a conceptual framework for the teachers’ perceived knowledge, practice of problem-solving, engagement of pupils in problem-solving and measures to improve the teaching of problem-solving.