The Impact Of Mathematical Writing On Mathematical Problem Solving Skills And Metacognition Among The First Year University Students
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Date
2019-11
Authors
Betsy Lee Guat Poh
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
This study focuses on mathematical writing as a mode of developing
mathematical problem solving skills and metacognition among thirty Foundation in
Engineering students. These students participated in a series of mathematical writing
sessions to solve 15 mathematical problems for five weeks. Qualitative and
quantitative data were collected including the students‘ written responses in
mathematical writing workbook, their performance in a problem solving assessment,
their self-report about metacognition progression as well as their perceptions about
mathematical writing. An exploratory case study analysis was applied to examine these
data. This study was based on a purposive sample of thirty Foundation in Engineering
students as the subject of the case. The findings showed that students’ effort in
mathematical writing impacted the problem solving actions taken at each problem
solving phase.
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Mathematical Problem Solving , Skills And Metacognition