Strategies and Attitude in Problem Solving
Abstract
A vital skills of Mathematic Students need to possess is the skill of problem solving. The students’ accomplishments and satisfaction of Mathematics depend on how well they have gained the mastery of the use of certain problem solving strategies as well as having developed a positive attitude towards problem solving as a mathematical mental discipline. This study focused to investigate the strategies and attitude problem solving among College Students of Isabela State University. The descriptive research design is used in the study and the attitudinaire towards problem solving together a 20 item problem set were the principal data gathering tools used to elicit the needed information from student participants. The students have difficulty doing problem solving due to their inability and inadequate knowledge to use appropriate strategies and their negative attitude towards problem solving.