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Assessment in a problem solving curriculum
Citation
Toh, T. L., Quek, K. S., Leong, Y. H., Jaguthsing Dindyal, & Tay, E. G. (2009). Assessment in a problem solving curriculum. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Incorporated (MERGA 2009) on "Crossing divides", Wellington, New Zealand, 5 – 9 July 2009
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.
Date Issued
July 2009
ISBN
9781920846206