Effect of Problem Solving Strategies on Achievement in Mathematics in Relation to Creativity

Examining the Impact of Problem Solving Strategies and Creativity on Mathematics Achievement

Abstract

The present study investigates the effect of problem solving strategies on achievement in mathematics in relation to creativity. The sample consisted 120 students of class 9th selected from two different schools of Chandigarh (UT). Instructional material based on problem solving strategies was prepared and utilized to teach the experimental group. After pre and post-testing on all the students, gain scores were computed. Verbal test of creativity by Mehdi (1973) was also administered. Mean, SD, Analysis of Variance (2×3) and t- ratio were used to arrive at the following conclusions (i) The performance of problem solving strategies group was found significantly higher as compared to the conventional teaching group. (ii) The performance of high creativity group was found significantly higher than that of average and low creativity groups. (iii) There was no significant interaction effect was found between the problem solving strategies and creativity group.