Problem solving is also deemed to be what is done by an individual when faced with a question or situation
where the solution is not available. In seeking a way out from any obstacle, students should think, make decisions
and use specific strategies. Therefore, to achieve this, the activity of thinking and skills to rationalize a solution
plays an important role. It will require students to generate and induce a systematic and logical thinking. This
ability requires students to follow certain steps and logic because it requires a revision to determine the
reasonableness of a settlement. Thus, any successful attempt will encourage a students’ positive attitude towards
problem-solving activities (Curriculum Development Centre, 2006).
According to Reid and Yang (2002), a problem exists when a person feels the gap between where it is and
where it should be but do not know how to cross the gap. This broad definition also covers social issues and what
might be stereotyped exercises by problem-solving trainers. Students’ problem solving abilities is the desired
result after going through the process of continuous education as emphasized in the National Education
Philosophy and Philosophy of Science Education. Troubleshooting is also the highest hierarchy of learning by
Gagne (1997) and problem solving ability reflects the level of student learning.
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