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Hensberry, Karina K. R.; Jacobbe, Tim – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2012
This paper presents the results of a study that aimed at increasing students' problem-solving skills. Polya's (1985) heuristic for problem solving was used and students were required to articulate their thought processes through the use of a structured diary. The diary prompted students to answer questions designed to engage them in the phases of…
Descriptors: Heuristics, Problem Solving, Diaries, Mathematics Instruction

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