Sviluppare abilità logiche e di problem solving nella scuola primaria: una sintesi delle evidenze

DEVELOPING LOGICAL REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: A SYNTHESIS OF THE EVIDENCE Abstract In recent years, the need to enhance the logical and problem solving skills of students of all levels with structural interventions, including early ones, has increased, recognizing their transversal impact with repercussions on various school and academic areas. This review presents and discusses the results of a series of experimental investigations on programs to enhance these skills conducted in Italy in various primary school classes between 2017 and 2024. The results highlight the effectiveness of interventions of this type in promoting students’ logical reasoning and problem solving skills. Another element which deserves consideration is that these activities are enjoyed and appreciated by both students and teachers. It follows that these activities need to have a specific emphasis both in the National Guidelines for the curriculum and in teaching practices