Students’ Obstacles in Solving Non-routine Problems: A Case Study in an Islamic Secondary School

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10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_31How to use a DOI?

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Non-routine Problem; Mathematics; Obstacles in Problem Solving

Abstract

In mathematics education, non-routine problems are gaining importance as they require students to use their creative and critical thinking abilities to solve problems. Problem-solving students are in high demand in the twenty-first century. Nonetheless, the process of solving mathematical problems, especially non-routine problems, is becoming increasingly difficult for students. Many of them are hindered by a variety of obstacles that impede their ability to effectively solve such problems. It is essential to identify the obstacles that students encounter when attempting to solve non-routine problems. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine to what extent the pupils of a secondary Islamic school encounter obstacles when solving non-routine problems. A case study research design was used to collect qualitative data for this investigation. Six secondary school students from an Islamic institution in Indonesia participated in the interviews. They were purposefully selected to answer 16 problem solving questions. A clinical interview was conducted to collect qualitative data. The participants were evaluated on their comprehension of problem-solving questions and their attempts to answer them. In accordance with the data, the students were reported confronting several obstacles when attempting to answer the question. The results revealed that these students lack confidence in employing problem-solving techniques and struggle to comprehend the notation, syntax, and concepts of proportions. This study suggested the need for targeted instructional strategies that address these obstacles and enhance students’ mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Anggun Wahyun
AU  - Teoh Sian Hoon
AU  - Koo Ah Choo
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/25
TI  - Students’ Obstacles in Solving Non-routine Problems: A Case Study in an Islamic Secondary School
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Communication, Language, Education and Social Sciences (CLESS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 340
EP  - 350
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_31
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-196-8_31
ID  - Wahyun2024
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