PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY FOR STUDENTS AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Mrs. A. Kalaiarasi; Dr. M. Parimala Fathima

Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2015

PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY FOR STUDENTS AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Mrs. A. Kalaiarasi, Dr. M. Parimala Fathima

Abstract :

This paper focuses importance of problem solving ability for students at high school level. Problem solving has a special importance in the study of mathematics. A primary goal of mathematics teaching and learning is to develop the ability to solve a wide variety of complex mathematics problem. Stanic and Kilpatrick (1988) traced the role of problem solving in school mathematics and illustrated a rich history of the topic. To many mathematically literate people, mathematics is synonymous with solving problems – doing word problems, creating patterns, interpreting figures, developing geometric construction, proving theorem, etc. On the other hand, persons not enthralled with mathematics may describe any mathematics activity as problem solving. Problem solving ability is an attempt made to answer the question from three points of view: Principles and standards for school mathematics (Principles and standards, NCTM, 2000). Problem solving ability meets the needs of all learners.