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Report on Mathematical Investigation. During the session students were offered several mathematical problems to investigate. Apart from doing a mathematical investigation, we were asked to reflect on psychology involved in this exercise as well as think about implications for the classroom situation. A study by Kyriacou (1986) shows that investigations are playing important part in the learning process; it is considered to be more important that children develop investigational skills rather than just acquire knowledge. Genuine investigational work should include solving problems independent of teacher support; it not only teaches pupils new skills but also helps them to understand the subject better. At the beginning of the session we were asked to arrange to work in pairs. In my opinion working in pairs has some advantages as well as disadvantages. Children do like to work together with a friend, but it is important to make sure that they are indeed working and...

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