Abstract
In recent years, we have reached a certain consensus about the role of teaching mathematics in the development of thought, above the transfer of mathematical knowledge. In this sense, the attention to the development of the ability to solve problems is giving way to thought development in problem-solving. Many authors have provided methods to solve problems; however, the are still limited concrete proposals to help teachers use methods of problem-solving and heuristics resources to implement the treatment of solving problems in order to stimulate the development of mathematical thinking. This paper analyzes the potential of problem-solving methods to stimulate the development of mathematical thinking and proposes ideas for its implementation in the classroom.
Keywords:
Though development; Heuristic; Mathematical thought; Problemsolving methods