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Routine questions are problems that can be solved with methods that SKILLS AND VALUES for 21st CENTURY
are commonly used by pupils through replicating the methods, step
by step that were previously learned. Routine problem solving A pupil needs to be equipped with skills, knowledge and values to
emphasises the use of a set of known or determined procedures succeed in life and career in the 21st century.
(algorithm) to solve the problem. The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) has identified the skills
and values that each pupil needs to possess to face the 21st century.
Non-routine problems require analysis and mathematical reasoning; The skills and values are divided into 3 aspects:
many non-routine problems can be solved by more than one way and
there are more than one solution. Thinking skills: Prepare pupils to face life that is becoming more
challenging as well as the current work environment. Among the skills
There should be a balance of mathematical problem solving are:
implemented for both types of questions to ensure that every pupil is  creativity.
able to solve the problem well and effectively.  critical thinking.
 reasoning.
Routine and non-routine problems can be explained as follows:  innovative.
 problem solving.
ROUTINE NON-ROUTINE QUESTION  decision making.
QUESTION

• Does not • Requires higher order thinking skills. Career and Living Skills: Needs more than thinking skills and
require • Enhances reasoning skills. knowledge. Pupils develop life and career skills to face life that is
pupils to • Answers and procedures to be used are not complex and work environment in a world that is getting more
immediately obvious.
use higher • Encourages more than one solution and strategy. challenging. Among the skills are:
communication.

order • More than one answer.  Information and Communication Technology.
thinking • More challenging.  cooperation.
skills. • Capable of producing pupils who are creative and  entrepreneurship.
• Operation innovative.  leadership.
that should • Solution requires more than just making  lifelong learning.
be used is decisions and choosing mathematical operations.  flexibility.
clear. • Needs ample time to resolve.  adaptability.
• Encourages group discussion in finding solution.  initiative and self-directed.

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