Title:
DEVELOP THE CAPACITY FOR MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING AMONG VIETNAMESE 5TH GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH TEACHING AND SOLVING PRACTICAL PROBLEMS

Authors:
Dr. Bich Tran Ngoc, Dr. Nga Tran Thuy, Dung Bui Ngoc and Lan Vu Ngoc

Abstract:
The 2018 General Education Program for Mathematics in Vietnam outlines five components of mathematical competence that need to be formed and developed for students. Mathematical problemsolving ability is one of the five competencies specified in the mathematics curriculum. This paper presents a study on mathematical problem-solving ability and proposes a teaching process to develop this competence for 5th-grade students in Vietnam through teaching practical problem-solving. The proposal is illustrated with three examples related to real-life situations in three different topics in the 5th-grade Mathematics curriculum. Through solving practical problems, students not only practice mathematical knowledge and skills but also have the opportunity to develop their mathematical problem-solving ability and apply mathematics to real-life situations.

Keywords:
elementary math, elementary school, solve math problems, capacity, mathematical ability.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2024.7503

Date of Publication: 16-09-2024