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[quote=Anonymous]From the curriculum 2.0:

Mathematics teaching and learning must be challenging and rigorous with an emphasis on problem solving and reasoning. The
curriculum makes a distinction between problem solving as a general process and the solution of specific word problems which
demonstrate application of mathematical skills. A mathematical problem is something that you do not already know how to do.
Problem solving is the process of transforming something that you do not know how to do into something familiar. (Steen, 1997)
The mathematical problem solving situations that students encounter should include problems that require broader thinking than
traditional word problems demand. (Burns, 1992) Word problems are a means for practicing computation. For example, a
traditional word problem might ask: How much change would you receive from a $10 bill if you spend $2.75? The intent of this
problem is to practice subtraction. Problem solving, on the other hand, should require students to develop a plan, execute the plan,
and establish a purpose for learning to compute.[/quote]

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