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What Exactly Is the Productive Struggle? Lessons Learned from a Content Analysis of the Mathematics Education Literature

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Jamaal R. Young; Miriam Sanders; Danielle Bevan; Syahrul Amin

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Productive struggle (PS) has emerged as a critical construct in mathematics education, emphasizing the importance of persistence, cognitive engagement, and conceptual understanding in problem-solving. However, inconsistencies in its conceptual and operational definitions have hindered its effective implementation and assessment. This study conducted a content analysis of mathematics education literature to examine how PS is defined and operationalized. Findings reveal that while cognitive demand, deeper understanding, and effortful engagement are consistently emphasized, other critical characteristics--such as ingenuity, mathematical relationships, and student-centered learning--are less frequently addressed. Based on these findings, we propose a comprehensive conceptual definition of PS: an effortful, student-centered process involving cognitively demanding tasks that require persistence, ingenuity, and deeper mathematical understanding. Additionally, we identify observable and measurable classroom indicators to support the structured implementation and assessment of PS. By aligning research, teacher training, and instructional practices with this refined conceptualization, this study provides a foundation for enhancing mathematical problem-solving, resilience, and critical thinking in students. Implications for mathematics educators, researchers, and curriculum developers are discussed.

Dados da obra

Tipo
Artigo
Periódico
International Journal of Education in Mathematics
Ano
2025
Idioma
en
Palavras-chave
Problem Solving; Persistence; Mathematics Education; Educational Research; Definitions; Cognitive Processes; Difficulty Level; Student Centered Learning; Learner Engagement; Creativity
Temas
Avaliação, Currículo, Formação de Professores de Matemática, Resolução de Problemas
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01/10/2026 · verificada em 03/10/2026

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ABNT
YOUNG, Jamaal R. et al.. What Exactly Is the Productive Struggle? Lessons Learned from a Content Analysis of the Mathematics Education Literature. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, 2025. Disponível em: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1486877. Acesso em: 5 nov. 2026.

APA

Young, J. R., Sanders, M., Bevan, D., & Amin, S. (2025). What Exactly Is the Productive Struggle? Lessons Learned from a Content Analysis of the Mathematics Education Literature. International Journal of Education in Mathematics. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1486877

BibTeX
@article{young2025,
  author = {Young, Jamaal R. and Sanders, Miriam and Bevan, Danielle and Amin, Syahrul},
  title = {What Exactly Is the Productive Struggle? Lessons Learned from a Content Analysis of the Mathematics Education Literature},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {International Journal of Education in Mathematics},
  url = {https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1486877},
  language = {en}
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Young, Jamaal R.
AU  - Sanders, Miriam
AU  - Bevan, Danielle
AU  - Amin, Syahrul
TI  - What Exactly Is the Productive Struggle? Lessons Learned from a Content Analysis of the Mathematics Education Literature
PY  - 2025
JO  - International Journal of Education in Mathematics
UR  - https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1486877
LA  - en
ER  -

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