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On the Construction of a Problem Sequence

Lars Burman ; Åbo Akademi University, Finland

Abstract

This article is a complementary article to three earlier published articles (Burman & Wallin, 2014; Burman, 2014; Burman, 2016) about the use of problem sequences in mathematics instruction in the grades seven to nine in Finland. The pupils work with problems using the same strategy in different contexts, or with only one problem where they gradually proceed towards the solution. In both cases, the problems are solved in steps under the guidance of the teacher. The article focuses on the considerations designer of a problem sequence has, as the design of the sequence is accomplished. In general, the pupils are supposed to be provided with the possibility to think creatively, to work mostly in groups but also individually, and to be inspired by tasks related to real-world situations.

Keywords

problem solving; problem sequences; design principles

Hrčak ID:

200123

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/200123

Publication date:

26.4.2018.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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