Collaborative problem solving in Finnish lower secondary mathematics classrooms and its effect on mathematics-related affect
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10 juillet 2023
- handle: 10670/1.gvhppd
- isbn: 978-963-7031-04-5
- hal: hal-04420663
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Hanna Viitala, « Collaborative problem solving in Finnish lower secondary mathematics classrooms and its effect on mathematics-related affect », HAL-SHS : sciences de l'éducation, ID : 10670/1.gvhppd
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Problem solving is widely considered as a mean to learn mathematics deeply that has a positive impact on pupils’ mathematics-related affect. Despite the positive results from research, problem solving is rarely used as a regular part of classroom activities in mathematics. This paper reports from a 1-year intervention study where collaborative problem solving was used as the central teaching and learning method in mathematics lessons. During the intervention, the global pandemic closed the schools for two months that also influenced the results. The results show that the pupils’ view of themselves as learners of mathematics developed negatively during the intervention year. Possible reasons to the negative development are discussed and suggestions on further studies aregiven in the discussion.