Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 41 Issue 1, February 2004
37 – 46
Activities for the Middle School Math Classroom: Games and Problem Solving
A. Craig Loewen
There is an unmistakable similarity and strong link between problem solving and mathematical games. First let’s explore problem solving. Consider this definition of problem solving: Problem solving is a process that occurs when a set of conditions and a goal are given, but the solver must provide or develop the means to achieve the goal. In other words, problem solving is an active task that has both a starting and (at least one) end point.
