Table of Content pages

INTRODUCTION 2

1-REVIEW OF LITERATURE 3

1-1 General Background 3

1-2cognitive process and problem solving 4

1-3-cognitive process in solving equation 6

2-CASE STUDY 8

CONCLUSION 11

BIBLIOGRAPHY 12

INTRODUCTION

During their curricula,students have to solve different sorts of problems in different subjects generally classified into two major parts : sciences and literature. Among scientific subjects we have mathematics which sometimes is considered as a very difficult subject by students.

Equation is one of the numerous operations we have to do in mathematics , but many students failed at solving these equations.

The question that comes into our mind is why so many students failed at solving equations? What are the different cognitive processes involved in the solving of algebraic problem in general and equation in particular? Is it a question of intelligence,understanding or predisposition?

The aim of this paper will be to show the different cognitive processes in equation solving by students which can be