Posing Problems with Photographs: Quality of Posed Problems by Pre-Service Teachers
Rogielou P. Andam, Clint Joy M. Quije, Noriel B. Erap
Problem posing can create new problems based on given conditions or the
reformulation of a given problem. Using descriptive-quantitative research, the
pre-service mathematics teachers administered a problem-posing task with
photographs. The task was given to all 20 pre-service Mathematics teachers of
the Local College in Tangub City. The data gathered in this study were evaluated
by considering; i.) text of the problem, ii.) the problem's suitability to the
mathematical concepts, iii.) the problem construction, and iv.) the possibility of
solving the problem. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the majority
of the pre-service teachers can pose mathematical word problems which are clear, understandable, and solvable. They can also apply mathematical principles in
posing word problems. However, most of them posed problems that were
considered as exercises only. This confirms the researchers' arguments that
pre-service teachers can pose very easy problems. Therefore, it is recommended
that more time be spent in methods classes teaching problem kinds, problem- solving procedures, and problem posing. Furthermore, mathematics teaching
should include challenging problems, letting the learners improve critical
thinking skills, specifically in the problem-solving course. Thus, teachers' pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics teaching should include problem
posing strategy.