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Problem Solving Investigation and Mathematical Modelling

This document discusses problem solving and mathematical modeling in education. It covers key aspects of developing problem solving skills in K-12 students. This includes defining problem solving as finding a way to overcome difficulties and unknown obstacles. It also outlines the five content areas of mathematics in the curriculum, important skills to develop, and values to foster in students. Problem solving processes like Polya's four-step model are also examined.

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Problem Solving Investigation and Mathematical Modelling

This document discusses problem solving and mathematical modeling in education. It covers key aspects of developing problem solving skills in K-12 students. This includes defining problem solving as finding a way to overcome difficulties and unknown obstacles. It also outlines the five content areas of mathematics in the curriculum, important skills to develop, and values to foster in students. Problem solving processes like Polya's four-step model are also examined.

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PROBLEM SOLVING,

INVESTIGATION AND
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
What two letters replace the
asterisks in this sequence?

RO,NE,WO,EE, **,VE
In 1998 it was 27. In 2000 it was
2. In 2019 it was 12. What is it in
2023?
Which animal is half goat and one
third cow?
What two letters replace the
asterisks in this sequence?

RO,NE,WO,EE, **,VE
Answer: UR
zeRO, oNE, thrEE, foUR, fiVE
In 1998 it was 28. In 2000 it was
2. In 2019 it was 12. What is it in
2023?
Answer: 7
1+9+9+8 = 27
2+0+0+0 = 2
2+0+1+9 = 12
2+0+2+3 = 7
Which animal is half goat and one
third cow?
Which animal is half goat and one
third cow?

Answer: cat
PROBLEM SOLVING
IN EDUCATION
(K-12 CURRICULUM)
Mathematics
•Is a subject that pervades life at any
age, in any circumstances.
•Mathematics a subject n the school at
must be learned comprehensively and
with much depth
Mathematics
Critical thinking and
problem solving
Critical Thinking
Intellectual discipline process
of actively and skillfully
conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and
evaluating information
Mathematical Problem Solving
Is finding a way around a
difficulty, around a
obstacle, and finding a
solution to a problem that
is unknown.
Five content areas in the curriculum
1. Numbers and number sense
2. Measurement
3. Geometry
4. Patterns and Algebra
5. Probability and Statistics
Skills and process that need to
be developed
Knowing and understanding
Estimating
Computing and Solving
Visualizing and Modelling
Representing and communicating
Conjecture
Proving and decision making
Applying and connecting
Values and attitudes to be honed
Accuracy
Creativity
Objectivity
Perseverance
Productivity
What is
problem
solving?
examining the question to
find the key
ideas, choosing an
appropriate strategy,
doing the maths, finding
the answer and then re-
checking.
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
1.Defined the problem
2.Generate alternative solution
3.Evaluate and select alternative
solution
4.Implement and follow up solution
1. Defined the problem
-Flow charts
-Cause and effect diagram

**root causes**
**model will be use**
2. Generate alternative solution
- Brainstorming
3.Evaluate and select an alternative

The alternative fits


within the
organizational
constraints
4. Implement and follow up on the solution

The alternative fits within


the organizational
constraints
Five less than three times a number is 19. What
is the number?
What are the
alternative be use for
Grade 7 , grade 3
student?
Polya's four-step problem-
solving model
1. Understand the problem.
2. Devise a plan.
3.Carry out
4.Look back and reflect
1. Understand the problem
- critical initial step
*Visualize a
scenario about the
problem to put it
into context.
* Keywords
2. Devise a plan
- Pattern
- Guess and check
- Working backwards
- Scientific formula
- Eliminate
- Form equation and solve
3. Carry out the plan
- Be flexible
- Don’t give up easily
4. Look Back

- Double checking
There are 22 total students. There are
three groups of students: 6 Students who
plays recorder, 7
students who sings in choir, and 4 students
who do both. How many students are not
part in any group?
Problem-
Solving
Strategies

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