Editorial: (Why) Yet another issue on Problem Solving?

摘要: This is the 10th volume of The Mathematics Enthusiast, consisting 500+ pages in 18 articles that give reflections, directions and state art mathematical problem solving as it relates to field mathematics education. impressive collection compiled guest edited by Manuel Santos-Trigo Luis Moreno-Armella contains a treasure trove scholarship from both pioneers this area research (Alan Schoenfeld, Richard Lesh, Frank Lester, among others) well reports on new areas study Mexico, France Spain. Two (Mamona-Downs & Downs, Selden& Seiden) discuss connections between proof, one piece (Flores Braker) explores an interesting open-ended problem. There are many themes double issue- For instance those interested advances result technologies such haptic devices will find (e.g., Hegedus) report cutting edge investigations. Others cognition learning trajectories practices cater particular taste. reflections forerunners Alan Schoenfeld Lester worth reading for anyone wants catch up with developments last 40 years.Mathematics education (in U.S) has been victimized not having "really" progressed terms experimental National Advisory Panel (see Greer, 2008), which prescribed algebra panacea cure our students ills. As noted earlier survey (English Sriraman, 2010) numerous issue, there have tremendous unfortunately did translate into curricular or "test-score" gains measured testing industry. Problem implemented schools 90's also became fad caught pendulum swing reform. Polya style heuristics capture nuances real thinking didactically transposed dogmatized textbook industry prescriptive condition-action rules flowcharts (Lesh 2010). Several issue revisit its essence. Some provide existence "proofs" young children capable when presented semi structured problems conditions foster novelty English, Riggs Sevis). should offer community hope documented empirically validated skill sets can be promoted made relevant generation school children, particularly age where across disciplines necessary professions. Hopefully answers question posed title editorial.The journal imposed month embargo submissions (which end 04/2014) clear backlog make room special issues works. In 2011, received honor being selected Science Foundation's Math Partnership (MSP) program committee assemble publish set papers over next two years expand avenues more MSP projects share what they about science through internationally recognized peer-reviewed widely available. …