Applying constructivist theory in teaching 5th grade Math to develop mathematical problem solving competence

Abstract

Constructivism is a teaching theory in education. Constructivist theory is built on the basis of considering students' learning activities. It is one of the theoretical bases of the innovation of the general education program. This theory encourages learners to discover and build new knowledge based on their experiences and existing knowledge. Constructivist teaching requires learners to actively learn, discover problems and solve problems in the learning process. In this article, we refer to the application of constructivist theory in teaching Mathematics for grade 5 students in order to develop mathematical problem solving competence.