Assessment in a problem solving curriculum

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Toh, T. L., Quek, K. S., Leong, Y. H., Dindyal, J., & Tay, E. G. (2009). Assessment in a problem solving curriculum. In R. Hunter, B. Bicknell, & T. Burgess (Eds.), Crossing Divides: Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (Vol. 1, pp. 686-689). Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
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Toh, Tin Lam 
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Quek, Khiok Seng
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Leong, Yew Hoong 
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Dindyal, Jaguthsing
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Tay, Eng Guan 
Abstract
In this paper we elaborate on the ways for assessing problem solving that goes beyond the usual focus on the products of the problem solving process. We designed a ‘practical’ worksheet to guide the students through the problem solving process. The worksheet focuses the solver’s attention on the key stages in problem solving. To assess the students’ problem solving throughout the process, we developed a scoring rubric based on Polya’s model (1954) and Schoenfeld’s framework (1985). Student response to the practical worksheet is discussed.
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2009
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9781920846206