MATHEMATICAL BELIEFS, WORKING MEMORY CAPACITY, AND MATHEMATICAL CREATIVITY IN PROBLEM SOLVING OF THE STUDENTS

54 PAGES (12791 WORDS) Mathematics Thesis

Introduction

In Mathematics class in every discussion or lesson to be tackled, there is a part where students or learners tend to be exposed to problem-solving. An activity that stimulates those learners to understand today's topic or access their mastery of the lesson that the teacher teaches. The ability to solve problems is a basic life skill and is essential to our day-to-day lives, at home, at school, at home, and at work. We solve problems every day with or without thinking about how we solve them. Having good problem-solving skills empowers us not only in our personal lives but also in our critical lives as professionals. In the current fast-changing global economy, employers often identify everyday problem-solving as crucial to the success of their organizations. According to K. Dumper, W. Jenkins, A. Lacombe, M. Lovett, and M. Perimutter; problem-solving is a complex skill. It involves critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, and information processing. Effective problem solvers use a systematic approach that allows them to break down difficult problems into smaller and more manageable parts.