EXPLORING EIGHT – NINTH GRADE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES, AND PRACTICES: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON CREATIVITY IN PALESTINIAN CLASSROOMS
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2024-12-30
Authors
Sultan Amin Issa Kowkas
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جامعة النجاح الوطنية
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The concept of creativity is multifaceted and constantly evolving as it is interpreted differently across various disciplines and cultures, resulting in a diverse array of viewpoints, from the notion of divine inspiration embraced by early philosophers to the modern ideas of originality and problem-solving abilities. Through this dissertation, the researcher delve into a thorough investigation of creativity within the realm of mathematics education, specifically examining the perspectives and methods of Palestinian math teachers in eighth and ninth grade classrooms. In the context of mathematics, creativity manifests in a distinct manner of that in Art and Literature, blending newness with practicality and displaying agility, adaptability, and ingenuity in thought. There is an inevitable conclusion that mathematical creativity entails a fusion of originality and significance. This comprised of three essential qualities: fluency, flexibility, and originality. It is worth noting that mathematical intelligence and creativity have a complementary relationship, with each strengthening the other.