Encouraging problem-solving disposition in a Singapore classroom

In this article, we share our learning experience as a Lesson Study team. The Research Lesson was on Figural Patterns taught in Year 7. In addition to helping students learn the skills of the topic, we wanted them to develop a problem-solving disposition. The management of these two objectives was a...

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Published inInternational journal of mathematical education in science and technology Vol. 44; no. 8; pp. 1257 - 1267
Main Authors Leong, Yew Hoong, Yap, Sook Fwe, Quek, Khiok Seng, Tay, Eng Guan, Tong, Cherng Luen, Ong, Yao Teck, Chia, Alexander Stanley Foh Soon, Mohd Zaini, Irni Karen, Khong, Wee Choo, Lock, Oi Leng, Zhang, Qiao Tian Beatrice, Tham, Yi Hui, Noorhazman, Nur-Illya Nafiza Mohamed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Taylor & Francis Group 01.12.2013
Taylor & Francis, Ltd
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
decomposition
Faculty Development
Foreign Countries
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Skills
number pattern
Observation
Problem Solving
problem-solving disposition
repeat addition
Secondary School Mathematics
Singapore
Worksheets
Singapore
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Summary:In this article, we share our learning experience as a Lesson Study team. The Research Lesson was on Figural Patterns taught in Year 7. In addition to helping students learn the skills of the topic, we wanted them to develop a problem-solving disposition. The management of these two objectives was a challenge to us. From the lesson observation and the students' classwork, it turned out better than we expected.
ISSN:0020-739X
1464-5211
DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2013.790505