Enhancing Core Competencies in Mathematics through Project-Based Learning
-- A Study on the Relationship between Creative Thinking and Mathematical Abstraction Ability

Nanxi Xu; Jian Xu; Lu Xu

Enhancing Core Competencies in Mathematics through Project-Based Learning -- A Study on the Relationship between Creative Thinking and Mathematical Abstraction Ability

Nanxi Xu, Jian Xu, Lu Xu

Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between creative thinking and mathematical abstraction ability, using a sample of 210 middle
school mathematics test papers. Employing SPSS software for correlation and regression analysis, the study analyzes and compares these two
competencies. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between mathematical abstraction ability and creative thinking in mathematics. This finding suggests that project-based learning can effectively enhance students core competencies in the mathematics subject area.

Keywords

Creative thinking; Mathematical abstract ability; Project-based learning; Mathematics core literacy

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