Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
Fall 11-14-2014
Conference Name
National Association for Gifted Children 61st Annual Convention and Exhibition
Conference Location
Baltimore, MD
Abstract
The task of problem posing is often overlooked as a means to develop creatively gifted mathematicians. Silver (1997) suggested that problem posing was an instructional tactic used worldwide to develop creativity in mathematicians. More specifically, Silver advocated that deliberate instructional tactics had to be employed to precipitate creative solutions. Problem posing is often correlated with the aesthetic nature of mathematics.
In this cutting-edge session, participants’ objective is to learn about the value of problem posing through a brief presentation and have an opportunity to generate their own mathematical problem solving tasks given a mathematical concept. The intent is to encourage teachers to consider problem posing as an instructional tactic through having them engage in the experience at this session prior to trying it in their classroom(s). In short, teachers will have a miniature professional development session on what it means to engage students in problem posing.
Recommended Citation
Repository citation: Mann, Eric L., "The Value of Problem Posing in Developing Creatively Gifted Mathematicians" (2014). Faculty Presentations. Paper 170.
https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/faculty_presentations/170
Fall November 14, 2014.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Gifted Education Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
