Course Code : EEDBE 15 Course Title : Problem- Solving Techniques No.

of Units : 3

Course Description This course aims to provide future elementary teachers with a holistic experience of mathematical problem solving and investigations. Students of this course will go through the experience of formulating and posing problems and enable future teachers to guide and assist to develop their problem solving abilities. The use of graphing calculators and computer algebra systems is highly encouraged.

Course Outline I. Problem Solving Framework (POLYA) II. Going through Problem Solving Process A. Understanding the problem -translations from verbal to mathematical symbols and vise versa -identifying knowns and unknowns B. Making a Plan - Investigations - Heuristics C. Executing - Strategies - Tools, aids, devices, technology D. Evaluation - Feedback Giving - Extending the problem - Alternative Approaches and Solutions III. Cases : Routine and Non-Routine Problems A. Content by Strategies V. Problem Posing

JEFFREY M. STA. INES, Ph.D. Instructor