International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study involved mixed methodology wherein quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed. Set of basic mathematical problems test with different levels of difficulty was developed to be solved by the respondents to determine their problem-solving ability. Another set of a mathematical problem composed of different types of routine and nonroutine problems was developed to be solved by selected students to determine the metacognitive behavior while solving the problems. A set of self-monitoring questionnaires was also developed to gather data regarding their behaviour on problem-solving. The set of self-monitoring instruments was adopted from Schoenfeld’s (1987) on mathematical thinking during problem-solving. Some of the items in the questionnaire were deleted and revised to make it appropriate for the present study. There were items added that the researcher thought was important to better understand the behavior of the students during problem-solving. Another checklist was developed to determine the different problem-solving heuristics employed by the students in solving problems.

Key Words:  Problem Solving, Mathematics, Learners, Senior Highschool, Heuristic