Foundations of Cognitive Theory and Research for Mathematics Problem-Solving
Alan H. Schoenfeld · 2013
In recent years, mathematics educators have become more interested in increasing students&s; ability to use and apply the mathematical knowledge learned in school for solving problems both within and outside of the school setting. The initial emphasis in mathematics was on "problem solving," which included the solution of non-routine problems as well as that of routine textbook exercises. More recently, as the emphasis in problem solving has gained wide acceptance, educators have begun to stress the solution of "real-world" problems, that is, problems with some relevance to the lives of adults or students and with solutions involving the use of some mathematical knowledge.