Update on solving mathematical problems

Actualización sobre resolución de problemas matemáticos

Keywords: Problem solving, mathematics teaching, heuristic method

Abstract

An update of the different methods for solving mathematical problems was carried out, making a comparison between the methods of Polya, Schoenfeld and other authors. In addition, the use of Microsoft Excel was implemented as a motivating means to calculate different scenarios in a percent problem.

Author Biographies

Sergio Leal Ramírez, Ing., Universidad de la Habana

Profesor Instructor Universidad de la Habana, La Habana, Cuba

Josefina Caridad Piñón González, Dr. C, Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Enrique José Varona”

Profesora Emérita Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Enrique José Varona”, La Habana, Cuba.

Luis Enrique Lezcano Rodríguez, Dr. C, Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Enrique José Varona”

Profesor Titular de la Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas “Enrique José Varona”, La Habana, Cuba.

Published
2021-04-15
How to Cite
Leal RamírezS., Piñón GonzálezJ., & Lezcano RodríguezL. E. (2021). Update on solving mathematical problems. Órbita Científica, 27(114). Retrieved from http://revistas.ucpejv.edu.cu/index.php/rOrb/article/view/1122
Section
From teacher to teacher