#10385. Students’ problem-solving difficulties and coping strategies in mathematics: A model- building study

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Abstract:
A number of research projects in educational assessment reveal that students struggle when it comes to accomplishing problem-solving tasks in Mathematics. Such a struggle is primarily due to the complexities of problem-solving. Students deal with these struggles by employing mechanisms that could be classified into either problem-focused or emotion-focused coping strategies. The study was implemented through a design-research approach by using a model-building framework with four stages: 1) analysis; 2) development; 3) implementation/validation; and 4) evaluation. The models with the two variables were also linked to the student’s sexual orientation and academic programs. Through descriptive statistical measures, such as frequency count and percentages, difficulties were enumerated through the administration of a problem-solving test. It should be noted, however, that a respondent may have at least one difficulty in the different phases of problem-solving.
Keywords:
Mathematics problem-solving; Model-building; Problem-solving coping strategies; Problem-solving difficulties

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