The purpose of this study was to examine how teachers' conceptions about teaching mathematics influence the manner in which they plan instruction in mathematical problem solving. 9 seventh-grade ...

The Productive Failure (PF) approach prompts students to attempt to solve a problem prior to instruction – at which point they typically fail. Yet, research on PF shows that students who are involved ...

As new technologies change the way students think and learn, there is an ever-increasing need for instruction that supports real-world problem solving and an integration of ideas across disciplines.

Each class and each instructor is going to be a little different and have different needs. In general, to promote student learning, we have to think about providing them with information, giving them ...

After more than 24 years of coaching, I've noticed that teams and organizations still use traditional problem-solving techniques despite these being either obsolete or ineffective. For example, ...

With as many problems as we are all faced with in our work and life, it seems as if there is never enough time to solve each one without dealing with some adversity along the way. Problems keep ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

Teacher shortages aren’t just an abstract problem. They’re a very real challenge affecting school systems in every state. But high-quality virtual instruction can help. By partnering with an ...