Abstract:

Creating unusual and insightful solutions to a given problem, construction original problems or reformulation an old problem with a new perspective can be evaluated as basic skills expected from students who are creative in mathematics. Creative problem-solving processes come to the fore in the development of these skills. Creative problem solving can be defined as an action that requires original thinking rather than applying a series of algorithmic operations. As there are many approaches to the problem-solving process, the importance of analogical thinking and selective thinking, which are considered important for creativity, is emphasized by the researchers. In this study, the Selective Problem Solving (SPS) model, which is a new creative problem-solving model, proposed for mathematical creativity education was reviewed. The structure and functioning of the model is examined in detail with an example of a math problem. SPS model is a creative problem-solving model aims to develop problem solving, problem posing, selective thinking and analogical thinking skills that are considered important for the development of mathematical creativity.

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