Characteristics of

Current Pedagogy:
PROBLEM SOLVING
Prepared by:
Lu You Zhen
Sia Soon Huong
Wendy Ngu Woei Jiuan
 Problem solving
A systematic approach to defining the
problem (question or situation that
presents uncertainty, perplexity or
difficulty) and creating a vast number of
possible solutions without judging these
solutions.
 What skills do you
use in problem
solving?
Making judgement
Analytical skills
Decision making
Collecting information
Planning
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and y the
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Problem
solving Cycle
Monitor Understand it

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 Purpose of Problem Solving
Problem solving activities are
designed to achieve three main goals:
Clearly state what is expected of
students
Identify how close a student is to
meeting the goals
Identify instructional methods best
suited to help students meet goals
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 Problem Solving Measures
Two major types of problem solving
assessments are used:
Benchmark: these are baseline measures of a
students knowledge and skills in the
curriculum being taught
Usually done 3 times/year
Progress Monitoring: These are regular
measures of a students progress toward
learning goals
Usually done weekly

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 Why is Regular Assessment
Necessary for Problem-Solving?
If you dont know where you are going,
any road will get you there (George Harrison)
Only by measuring how close a student is
to the learning expectations can teachers
know how much instruction is needed
Only by measuring student progress
regularly can teachers know if the
instruction is working

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 Benefits of teaching through problem
solving strategies

Student-centered approach.
Development of Long-Term Knowledge
Retention
It encourages greater understanding.
Continuous Engagement
Students find it more enjoyable and satisfying.
 Helping to develop critical thinking skills

Actively engages learners and helps

teachers to gain a better understanding
of the abilities of the students.
Better communication
It encourages students to spend
more time studying.
It promotes interdisciplinary.
 Disadvantages
oRequires more time and takes away study time
from other subjects.
oLess content knowledge may be learned.

oPotentially Poorer Performance on Tests

oTime constraints