Self-scaffolding students' problem solving: Testing an orientation basis

Joana Villalonga Pons , Paul Andrews (1)

1 Stockholm University

It is known not only that young students have difficulty solving mathematical problems but also that appropriate scaffolding can support them in the process. In this paper we describe the development and pilot implementation of a device for self-scaffolding grade 6 Catalan students' mathematical problem solving. Called an orientation basis (OB), the OB, which addresses cognitive, metacognitive and affective aspects of problem solving, drew on research describing the actions of an expert problem solver. The evidence indicated that the OB, while in need of refinement, had a positive impact on the problem solving behaviours of many participant students.

Mots clés: Mathematical problem solving; scaffolding; orientation basis; Catalonia

Domaines: Mathématiques [math]; Sciences de l'Homme et Société

Joana Villalonga Pons, Paul Andrews. Self-scaffolding students' problem solving: Testing an orientation basis. CERME 10, Feb 2017, Dublin, Ireland. ⟨hal-01949079⟩