Qin Wang1, Yuqiu Chen2, Guanghui Shen3
1. High School Affiliated to Southwest University; 2. Primary School Attached to Southwest University; 3. School
of Teacher Education, Jiangsu University
Abstract：
The problem posing ability is oriented towards the cultivation of innovative talents, which is an era
requirement of the mathematics curriculum standards for compulsory education in China . It can promote the
cultivation of top-notch innovative talents and facilitate the high-quality development of mathematics education
in China. This study compiled a test paper on the mathematical problem-posing ability for junior high school
students, and conducted an investigation and analysis with students in the first and second grades of junior high
school in two different educational levels in Chongqing and Sichuan. The results showed that students' mathematical problem-posing ability was poor, and there were differences among different dimensions. Boys
performed significantly better than girls in posing math questions.
Key Words：
junior high school students; mathematical problem-posing ability; investigation and research
