Technological Tools to Develop Mathematical Problem Solving

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Bernard, J.E. & Ramirez, O.M. (2000). Technological Tools to Develop Mathematical Problem Solving. In D. Willis et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (pp. 1093-1098). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2000
2000
ISBN 1-880094-37-1
  Dee Anna Willis, Jerry Price & Jerry Willis
AACE

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Authors

John E. Bernard, University of Texas - Pan American, United States; Olga M. Ramirez, University of Texas -Pan American, United States

Abstract

Problem-solving processes should extend beyond mere working problems by type where students are provided algorithmic approaches to fit situations (e.g., rate, mixture, coin, investment, work) since reducing these typical problem situations to "algorithmic processing" is counter-productive relative to higher-level problem-solving goals (NCTM, 1989,1991, 1996). By incorporating technological tools (CABRI Geometry II, spreadsheets, and graphing calculators) coupled with the problem solving principles espoused by George Polya (famous mathematician and teacher of mathematics and mathematics teachers), secondary school algebra problems can be taught as recommended by the NCTM curriculum standards to appropriately meet recommended problem-solving goals. Even typical problems can therefore be used to expose students to multiple problem-solving approaches that extend understanding and meta-cognitive abilities.

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• Teachers
• Mathematics

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