Assessment Of Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills Of Class VIII Students

Abstract

The present study was intended to assess the Mathematical problem-solving skills of class VIII students. The survey method was used to collect data from a sample of 300 male and  female students of class VIII from both public and private schools in Lahore. A
Mathematical Problem Solving (MPS) test of 10 questions was designed and administered to measure the level of problem-solving skills in class VIII students. Students’ scores of MPS were analyzed through descriptive statistics to decide about the Mathematical proficiency level of the students and to compare the problem-solving skills of male and female students of both public and private schools. Findings illustratethatthe Mathematical problem-solving skills of the majority of the students in public schoolsare at a low level of proficiency than private school students.In public schools, the Mathematical problem-solving skills (MPS) of female students were found comparatively better than their male counterparts but in private schools, male students excelled. Mathematics teachers’ training sessions at the elementary level are strongly recommended to improve the level of Mathematical problemsolving skills of the students.