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1st Slide:

Problem Solving and Mathematics Education

2nd Slide:

Mathematics Education

- Mathematics education encompasses the teaching and learning of


mathematical concepts, skills, and processes.
- It aims to develop students’ mathematical understanding, reasoning
abilities, and problem-solving skills.
- It involves a variety of pedagogical approaches, including lectures,
discussions, group work, and hands-on activities.

3rd Slide:

The Significance of Problem Solving

- Problem solving is the cornerstone of mathematics education.


- It allows students to apply their mathematical knowledge in real-world
contexts.
- It develops critical thinking.
- It fosters a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and
relationships.

4th Slide:

Routine and Non-routine Problems

5th Slide:

Routine Problems

Routine problems are those where the solution can be obtained using a
set of standard procedures or methods that are commonly used in a
particular field or domain.

Ex.

Find 45% of 125.

Sofia had 42 sticks. She gave some to her friend. Now she has 32
sticks . How many did she give to her friend?
6th Slide:

Non-routine problems are those that require a more creative and innovative
approach to arrive at a solution.

Ex.

The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 258. Find the integers.

7th Slide:

George Polya’s Problem-Solving Framework

George Pólya’s problem-solving framework is a widely recognized and


influential method for approaching problem-solving in various domains,
particularly in mathematics.

8th Slide:

- Understanding the Problem


- Devise a Plan
- Carry out the Plan
- Look back

9th Slide:

Example 1: Find 45% of 125.

 Step 1: Understand the problem.


We are looking for a number that is 45% of 125, we will let
x = the value we are looking for
 Step 2: Devise a plan (translate).
A number that is 45% of 125
X = 45(125)
 Step 3: Carry out the plan (solve).
X = 45(125)
x= 56.25
 Step 4: Look back (check and interpret).
56.25 is 45% of 125
FINAL ANSWER: The number is 56.25.

10th Slide:

Example 2: The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 258. Find the integers. Step
1: Understand the problem.

 Step 1: Understand the problem.


We are looking for 3 consecutive integers. We will let
x = 1st consecutive integer
x+1= 2nd consecutive integer
x+2 = 3rd consecutive integer
 Step 2: Devise a plan (translate).
The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 258
x+(x+1)+(x+2) = 258

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o Step 3: Carry out the plan (solve).


x+x+1+x+2 = 258

3x+3 = 258

3x+3-3 = 258-3
3x = 255
3 x 255
=
3 3

X = 85

12th Slide:

Step 4: Look back (check and interpret).

The sum of 85, 86 and 87 does check to be 258.

FINAL ANSWER: The three consecutive integers are 85, 86, and 87.

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