New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics
This paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization and fail to engage students in the exploration of mathematical concepts and connec...
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| description | This paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization and fail to engage students in the exploration of mathematical concepts and connect the content to real-world problems. In contrast, the proposed examination approach requires students to invent and solve their own mathematical tasks based on their personal interests and experiences. By actively engaging with mathematical concepts and relationships, students deepen their understanding while developing essential skills such as communication, self-assessment, and peer feedback. Anonymized peer correction is also introduced as a means of minimizing bias and promoting objectivity and a wider understanding. The study investigates student perceptions of the examination based on their experiences regarding its effects on creativity and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that the new way of examining may not only enhance students’ mathematical understanding and problem-solving abilities but also foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages communication and peer support. The paper concludes that the adoption of this new method has the potential to transform traditional assessment practices and promote more engaged, creative, and collaborative learning experiences for students in a wide range of subjects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0ec378f7fe3944fca7825652b738deaf2023-11-19T10:57:58ZengMDPI AGTrends in Higher Education2813-43462023-07-012347749510.3390/higheredu2030028New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in MathematicsJonny Nilimaa0Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, SE-97187 Luleå, SwedenThis paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization and fail to engage students in the exploration of mathematical concepts and connect the content to real-world problems. In contrast, the proposed examination approach requires students to invent and solve their own mathematical tasks based on their personal interests and experiences. By actively engaging with mathematical concepts and relationships, students deepen their understanding while developing essential skills such as communication, self-assessment, and peer feedback. Anonymized peer correction is also introduced as a means of minimizing bias and promoting objectivity and a wider understanding. The study investigates student perceptions of the examination based on their experiences regarding its effects on creativity and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that the new way of examining may not only enhance students’ mathematical understanding and problem-solving abilities but also foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages communication and peer support. The paper concludes that the adoption of this new method has the potential to transform traditional assessment practices and promote more engaged, creative, and collaborative learning experiences for students in a wide range of subjects.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4346/2/3/28educationmathematicsexaminationstudent-centered learningpeer-correctionproblem-solving |
| spellingShingle | Jonny Nilimaa New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics Trends in Higher Education education mathematics examination student-centered learning peer-correction problem-solving |
| title | New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics |
| title_full | New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics |
| title_fullStr | New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics |
| title_full_unstemmed | New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics |
| title_short | New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics |
| title_sort | new examination approach for real world creativity and problem solving skills in mathematics |
| topic | education mathematics examination student-centered learning peer-correction problem-solving |
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