"Should I move in order to have better career opportunities? How am I going to balance my busy schedule?" We have to make many decisions that require problem-solving on a regular basis, whether we realize it or not. It is important to be able to solve problems effectively, in real life situations, but especially in mathematics. In 2007, the Mississippi Department of Education produced a set of mathematical objectives for third - through fifth - grade students. These objectives use the phrase problem-solving, without defining its use in the mathematics classroom. To discover what mathematics...