The psychology of problem solving the background to successful mathematics thinking

"The art or skill of problem solving in mathematics is mostly relegated to the strategies one can use to solve problems in the field. Although this book addresses that issue, it delves deeply into the psychological aspects that affect successful problem-solving. Such topics as decision-making,...

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Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Singapore World Scientific 2019
Schriftenreihe:Problem solving in mathematics and beyond v. 12
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Online-Zugang:DE-706
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • Preface
  • About the authors - Introduction
  • A brief history of problem solving
  • Exploring the problem space: problem-solving strategies
  • Judgement, reasoning, and decisions
  • Disinterest and anxiety versus motivation and confidence
  • Inattention and forgetfulness versus focused attention and working memory
  • Thinking forward and backward: intuitive and deliberative thought