Tai Wen Chun|Lin Su Wei
Relationship between problem-solving style and mathematical literacy
National University of Tainan|National University of Tainan
currently mathematics education focused ensuring students apply knowledge skills learn everyday life students expected develop problemsolving abilities face challenges adopting various perspectiveswhen faced problem students may employ different methods patterns solve itif assertion true various types problemsolving styles related mathematical literacythis survey conducted investigate critical noteworthy topicresearch data obtained 2012 programme test international student assessment taiwan taken 15yearold studentslatent class analysis lca appropriate identifying otherwise unobservable subgroups within population conducted determine students respond problemsolving scenarios identify patterns association problemsolving stylesthe results lca reveal 3class model attained best fit datathe students identified independent group members attained highest mathematical literacy followed identified resourcedependent group members identified passivedependent group members