BRONCANO, JAMES NATHANIEL B.

BSEd-MATH II MATH ED 12

REVIEW: STUDY ON PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND ITS IMPORTANCE

This article discusses the importance of problem-solving skills and the attributes and qualities

associated with effective problem solvers. The author use real-life examples wherein problem

solving is needed. In association with this, this article mentioned that problem solving requires

connection and communication to the people surrounding you so you can get assistance in

dealing with your personal problems. This study states that problem solving promotes high

quality decision making when faced with various problems. Aside from all that, this study also

features several problem-solving talents when looking for job prospects. This includes the ability

to: listen, think creatively, think analytically, make quality decisions, communicate effectively,

and collaborate well with others.

This article also mentioned the 5 primary steps to problem solving:

 Analyze the causes to the unwanted situation

 Generate a set of alternative interventions to achieve your end goal

 Evaluate the best solutions

 Implement a plan

 Assess effectiveness
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BRONCANO, JAMES NATHANIEL B. BSEd-MATH II MATH ED 12

REFLECTION: STUDY ON PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND ITS IMPORTANCE

It is true that problem-solving is important in life. It is also important in the field of Mathematics

education. Mathematics teach the learners of the basic algorithmic facts of this world. These are

being taught under the different branches of Math which includes Algebra, Geometry,

Trigonometry and many other. Problem-solving skills are important for Math education because

learners are always presented real-life situations or problems that requires the application of

knowledge in math. Achieving problem-solving skills will help students view Math differently. It

is essential for learners attain this skill because we face different personal problems each day.

Problem-solving doesn’t always occur in a math classroom, we experience problems in and

outside school.
BRONCANO, JAMES NATHANIEL B. BSEd-MATH II MATH ED 12

REJOINDER: STUDY ON PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND ITS IMPORTANCE

As a future educator in the field Mathematics, this study is a great help for me. It gives me joy

and vision to promote and teach problem-solving skills to my future students. It enables me to

know that really, problem-solving is a part of our life and we need the skills in order for us to

solve each of our problems. It is true that most often, solving problems is the climax in a

Mathematics classroom. However, the true essence of Mathematics is for people to apply what

they learn to solve real-life problems, mathematically or not mathematically inclined.

It is a joy for me to have the opportunity to be the one educating students about problem-solving.

It is true that I can’t always guide them into solving all problems. However, it is my job, in the

near future, to develop their skills in such a way that they can solve problems on their own.