, Problem solving in mathematics
Reasons for using problem solving approach
(DoE, 2011)
➢ Used to introduce basic operations
(add/subtract/multiply and divide).
➢ Contributes to the development of computational understanding
(methods).
➢ The contextual nature of problems helps learners to experience
mathematics as relevant to their real-life situation.
Three types of problems
• problems that involve adding and subtracting
• problems that involve repeated addition as a means to conceptualise
multiplication
• problems that involve grouping and sharing as a means to
conceptualise division.
Reasons for using problem solving approach
(DoE, 2011)
➢ Used to introduce basic operations
(add/subtract/multiply and divide).
➢ Contributes to the development of computational understanding
(methods).
➢ The contextual nature of problems helps learners to experience
mathematics as relevant to their real-life situation.
Three types of problems
• problems that involve adding and subtracting
• problems that involve repeated addition as a means to conceptualise
multiplication
• problems that involve grouping and sharing as a means to
conceptualise division.