TY - JOUR
T1 - Examining problem-solving skills in technology-rich environments as related to numeracy and literacy
AU - Xiao, Feiya
AU - Barnard-Brak, Lucy
AU - Lan, William
AU - Burley, Hansel
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2019/5/4
Y1 - 2019/5/4
N2 - This study sought to a better understanding of the construct of problem solving in technology-rich environments and the effect of literacy and numeracy on problem solving. Data used in this study were drawn from Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies US data which includes 5010 completed cases and a total of 1326 variables. The assessment of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving competencies were administrated using computer-based approaches. The result of the study showed that adults with higher numeracy and literacy competencies were more likely to have higher level of problem-solving skills. The results of the analyses also revealed that solution latency (i.e. time) were an important factor influencing problem-solving skills. This study indicates that basic mathematical skills are essential for solving problems that require interpersonal communication, computer and software knowledge, planning, and organising. The findings from this study provide several implications for researchers, educators, teachers and policymakers.
AB - This study sought to a better understanding of the construct of problem solving in technology-rich environments and the effect of literacy and numeracy on problem solving. Data used in this study were drawn from Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies US data which includes 5010 completed cases and a total of 1326 variables. The assessment of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving competencies were administrated using computer-based approaches. The result of the study showed that adults with higher numeracy and literacy competencies were more likely to have higher level of problem-solving skills. The results of the analyses also revealed that solution latency (i.e. time) were an important factor influencing problem-solving skills. This study indicates that basic mathematical skills are essential for solving problems that require interpersonal communication, computer and software knowledge, planning, and organising. The findings from this study provide several implications for researchers, educators, teachers and policymakers.
KW - Problem solving
KW - literacy
KW - numeracy
KW - technology-rich environments
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85063730151&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/02601370.2019.1598507
DO - 10.1080/02601370.2019.1598507
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85063730151
SN - 0260-1370
VL - 38
SP - 327
EP - 338
JO - International Journal of Lifelong Education
JF - International Journal of Lifelong Education
IS - 3
ER -