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http://dx.doi.org/10.7468/jksmee.2021.35.3.277

The Effects of Open-Ended Mathematical Problem Solving Learning on Mathematical Creativity and Attitudes of Elementary Students  

Seo, YoungMin (Moondeok Elementary School)
Park, Mangoo (Department of Mathematics Education, Seoul National University of Education)
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Communications of Mathematical Education / v.35, no.3, 2021 , pp. 277-293 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Open-ended problem solving learning; mathematical creativity; mathematical attitude;
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