Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 40 Issue 2, September 2003
55 – 58
“Aha!” Problem Solving: Solution Begging for Meaning
Jerry Ameis
A key recommendation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM 2000) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics concerns problem solving. In relation to classroom practice, a useful way to conceptualize problem solving is (I) teachers creating a classroom climate that facilitates learning in a problem-solving way and (2) students participating in two types of mathematical problem solving-“Aha!” problem solving and “Eureka!” problem solving.
