Mathematical communication skills are essential for connecting students’ understanding of mathematical concepts with their ability to apply these concepts in problem-solving tasks. To support students in mastering these skills, an effective learning activity is needed. A learning project was designed to enhance problem-solving abilities while concentrating on developing students’ mathematical communication skills. The objective of this research is to explore the various aspects of mathematical communication and problem-solving and to analyse pedagogical approaches that can improve students’ communication abilities in mathematics. The research utilised a quantitative method, involving 132 Year 7 students who participated in the project. The study focused on aspects of mathematical communication and problemsolving, and students' progress was evaluated within groups of 2-3. Additionally, a qualitative approach was used to gather deeper insights into the research. As part of the project implementation, four mathematics teachers were interviewed to provide further context and understanding. After data collection, SPSS was used to address the research objectives. The analysis highlighted the pedagogical approaches that foster the development of students’ communication skills following the implementation of the learning project.
Liu et al. (Wed,) studied this question.