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Developing mathematical problem solving skills
Author(s) -
Abidin B.,
Hartley J.R.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2729.1998.144066.x-i1
Subject(s) - computer science , feature (linguistics) , process (computing) , problem based learning , interface (matter) , representation (politics) , problem solving environment , mathematical problem , mathematics education , mathematics , programming language , philosophy , linguistics , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , politics , political science , law , operating system
Problem solving often requires a representation of given information in a structured form which can stimulate and support the problem solving process. FunctionLab is a computer based learning environment meeting this requirement and designed to assist problem solving and the development of problem solving skills in algebra word problems. A feature of the system is its interface design which incorporates tools for students to represent problem information as generic and dynamic process models which support investigatory learning and illustrate the structural characteristics of solutions. The design of FunctionLab is described together with an initial evaluation study of its effects on problem solving performances and methods of solution.