Parhaini Andriani
A.
Background
Transformation
and technological change increasingly, unstoppable and unpredictable requires
more complex capabilities. Way of thinking in the 21st century
emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and
learning. Therefore, to develop the skills of problem solving becomes very
necessary.
Problem
solving is part of the thought process that includes the most complex of all
intelligence functions that require modulation and control over basic skills (Goldstein &
Levin: 1987).
Thus, it can be said that problem solving is included in
high order thinking skills. Other cognitive skills such as creative thinking,
critical, analytical, and evaluative certainly be increased if the developing
problem solving skills.