Filipino students’ use of metacognitive skills in mathematical problem solving: An emergent model

This research draws a theoretical framework that underpins the mathematical problems solving heuristics among Filipino high school students through an evolved grounded theory. The central construct that emerged was the students’ use of metacognitive skills in problem solving with five main processes that encompass an emerging substantive theory namely: understanding the problem through sense-making, organizing and constructing useful information from the problem; planning solution strategies by identifying, conjecturing and selecting strategies; executing the plan; checking the process and strategies undertaken; and reflecting and extending the problem. This model suggests ways of facilitating the development of Filipino students’ problem solving heuristics.