Student Problem-Posing during Open Mathematical Inquiry

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Title: Student Problem-Posing during Open Mathematical Inquiry
Language: English
Authors: Kristin Zorn, Kym Fry, Kevin Larkin, Peter Grootenboer, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Source: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. 2024.
Availability: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: sales@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 5
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Video Technology, Teaching Methods, Grade 5, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Skills, Self Concept, Authentic Learning, Task Analysis, Inquiry, Active Learning, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Australia
Abstract: Problems presented in mathematics classrooms often focus on routine tasks with students practicing mathematical techniques demonstrated by the teacher. However, this does not reflect the problem-solving process in the real world, and students often find it difficult to connect school mathematics with authentic contexts. This paper discusses findings from a study of Year 5 student perceptions of problem-posing during a two-week open mathematical inquiry. While the semi-structured interviews indicated the students perceived themselves to be skilled at problem-posing, triangulation of the video observations and work samples told a different story.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED661063
Database: ERIC
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