Communications of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈E:수학교육논문집)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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The Effects of Open-Ended Mathematical Problem Solving Learning on Mathematical Creativity and Attitudes of Elementary Students

개방형 문제해결학습이 초등학생들의 수학적 창의성 및 수학적 태도에 미치는 영향

  • Seo, YoungMin (Moondeok Elementary School) ;
  • Park, Mangoo (Department of Mathematics Education, Seoul National University of Education)
  • Received : 2021.07.13
  • Accepted : 2021.09.15
  • Published : 2021.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out how problem solving learning with open-ended mathematics problems for elementary school students affects their mathematical creativity and mathematical attitudes. To this end, 9 problem solving lessons with open-ended mathematics problems were conducted for 6th grade elementary school students in Seoul, The results were analyzed by using I-STATistics program to pre-and post- t-test. As a result of the study, problem solving learning with open-ended problems was effective in increasing mathematical creativity, especially in increasing flexibility and originality, which are sub-elements of creativity. In addition, problem solving learning with open-ended problems has helped improve mathematical attitudes and has been particularly effective in improving recognition needs and motivation among subfactors. In problem solving learning with open-ended problems, students were able to share various responses and expand their thoughts. Based on the results of the study, the researchers proposed that it is necessary to continue the development of quality materials and teacher training to utilize mathematical problem solving with open-ended problems at school sites.

본 연구는 초등학생을 대상으로 개방형 문제해결학습을 진행하였을 때 학생들의 수학적 창의성과 수학적 태도에 대해 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아보기 위한 것이다. 이를 위해 서울 시내 초등학교 6학년 학생들을 대상으로 9차시의 개방형 문제해결학습을 진행한 뒤 I-STATistics를 활용하여 사전 사후 t-검정하여 결과를 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 개방형 문제해결학습은 수학적 창의성 신장에 효과가 있었고, 특히 창의성의 하위 요소인 유창성에는 유의미한 결과가 없었지만, 융통성, 독창성 신장에 효과가 있었다. 또한, 개방형 문제해결학습은 수학적 태도 향상에 도움이 되며 특히 하위 요인 중 수학적 태도, 인정욕구, 동기 향상에 효과가 있었다. 그리고 개방형 문제해결학습에서 학생들은 다양한 반응을 공유하고 생각을 확장할 수 있었다. 연구 결과를 토대로 학교 현장에서 개방형 수학 문제해결을 활용을 위한 양질의 자료 개발 및 교사 연수를 지속할 필요가 있음을 제안하였다.

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