Problem Solving Ability among Higher Secondary School Students

An Exploratory Study

Abstract

Problem solving ability is a part of a mental processes that’s includes problem shaping, problem finding and reaching towards a final goal. The present study is an attempt to explore the problem solving ability between boys and girls studying in the higher secondary schools of Udhampur District of UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The method used for the study was descriptive method of research in which survey technique was employed. The sampling technique used for the study was random sampling method. The samples were selected from higher secondary schools of Udhampur. Data collection tool used was the problem solving ability test, which explores the problem solving skills among students. The collected data were analyzed by using online software usablestats.com to find out the t-value and accordingly to derive valid conclusions. Findings of the study revealed that there were no significant differences in the problem solving ability between boys & girls studying in the higher secondary schools.