Mathematical Problem Solving Strategies in Plain English

Dina A. Al-Jamal, Ruba M. Miqdadi

Abstract


The mathematics word problem solving in EFL setting of Jordanian undergraduates were investigated through Polya’s (1957) adopted test as accompanied by self-report open questions procedures. In this study, mathematical problems content is used to assess their language and learning strategies. The results indicated that participating undergraduates were identified either as low problem solvers as well as limited English language proficiency students.

Key words:problem solving strategies, EFL, math, Jordanian undergraduates.


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