Solving problems with student-teachers: reactions and reflections 1995-2005

Recent revisions to the primary mathematics curriculum are intended to give emphasis to; problem solving. This paper describes an attempt by the author to engage pre-service; teachers in problem solving in mathematics. It outlines the design and development of a; course offered to all students in the Higher Diploma in Education (Primary) programme; at one Irish college of education over the past ten years. Using the author’s records and; reflections and also students’ reflective writing, it seeks to identify factors that contribute; to successful implementation.