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Distinguish between teaching about, teaching for and teaching through Problem solving

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I. Teaching about problem solving.
This approach gives emphasis on the general methods or strategies of analyzing and solving problems.
II. Teaching for problem solving.
Gives emphasis on teaching mathematics concepts and skills needed to solve word problems.
III. Teaching through problem solving.
Emphasis to teaching and learning of new Mathematics concepts in the context of solving problems

Titany answered the question on January 5, 2022 at 12:08

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