In the contribution, we focus on the process of creating math problems for pupils of all grades of primary schools. We focus on comparison math problems created with different trend, namely math problems designed for outdoor mathematics and math problems designed for national wide testing. Outdoor mathematics is implemented by a math trail, during which pupils can discover and solve math problems. These can be standard or non-standard, directly connected to real objects, which allows to see the use of mathematics in the real world. Math problems are created and solved in the application Math City Map. The national mathematics tests are intended for pupils in the 3rd, 5th and 8th grades of primary schools. Math problems are created on the base of the theoretical framework and Bloom's taxonomy. They are part of the compiled criteria tests. Math problems determine the level of mathematical literacy and are in paper form. We state necessary conditions for creating math problem in both cases. We created separated math tasks in cooperation with students - future mathematics teachers and real mathematics teachers. In the contribution, we also focus on the evaluation of separated tasks from math trails as well as criteria tests, and we focus in more detail on the analysis of pupil’s solutions to selected math problems.

Authors:
Valéria Švecová, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
Veronika Bočková, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Valéria Švecová is currently an Associate Professor at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia.

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