ENHANCING "HOTS" THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING

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Goodevening everyone. Let me share to you one of the difficulties we encounter in school in regards to the subject- Mathematics in which students dread from time to time.

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Problem solving is defined as the application of the concepts in mathematics which aims to develop the analytical and creative thinking of the students. It also serves as the basis in assessing the students understanding on the mathematical concepts taught to them. Students possess the ability to solve simple to complex equations and word problems. In this manner, their creativity and analytical thinking is being enhanced.

Since students have different levels of logical skills, their ability to solve word problems also differs. There are some who manage to answer word problems easily but others cannot. They need to analyze the word problems over and over again in order to come up with a solution that will lead them to the correct answer.

Problem solving enhances their higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). It also conceptualize mathematical concepts which makes learning more meaningful and interesting in the sense that it relates to students’ real life scenarios. Everyday students have to deal with word problems however the correct way of solving it matters the most.

In formulating solutions, students should not be restricted to solve such in just one procedural way. It is because word problems are intended to be solved in a variety of ways since students have different mathematical thinking and understanding. In dealing word problem, students should be allowed to engage in multifarious solutions as long as it suffices the word problems.

Students should be taught how to apply their learnings through solving word problems rather than teaching them to solve tasks that require merely numerical computations and memorization of facts and formulas in order to make learning more relevant and meaningful. Consequently, there are still a number of students who find solving word problem hellacious. Thus, educational programs were implemented to close the gap of solving word problems.

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