Leveraging math cognition to combat health innumeracy
Rational numbers (ie, fractions, percentages, decimals, and whole-number frequencies) are
notoriously difficult mathematical constructs. Yet correctly interpreting rational numbers is …
notoriously difficult mathematical constructs. Yet correctly interpreting rational numbers is …
Mathematical knowledge and skills as longitudinal predictors of fraction learning among sixth-grade students.
C Schadl, S Ufer - Journal of Educational Psychology, 2023 - psycnet.apa.org
It is well known that fraction knowledge is relevant for later success in mathematics.
However, many students still face difficulties when dealing with fractions. Predictors of …
However, many students still face difficulties when dealing with fractions. Predictors of …
Unraveling the role of math anxiety in students' math performance
F Demedts, B Reynvoet, D Sasanguie… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Math anxiety (MA; ie, feelings of anxiety experienced when being confronted with
mathematics) can have negative implications on the mental health and well-being of …
mathematics) can have negative implications on the mental health and well-being of …
Examining US elementary students' strategies for comparing fractions after the adoption of the common core state standards for mathematics
J Liu, E Jacobson - The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 2022 - Elsevier
Choosing appropriate strategies and implementing them correctly to solve problems are
essential parts of mathematical reasoning. In this study, we examined 214 US fourth graders' …
essential parts of mathematical reasoning. In this study, we examined 214 US fourth graders' …
[HTML][HTML] Disentangling magnitude processing, natural number biases, and benchmarking in fraction comparison tasks: A person-centered Bayesian classification …
Research on fraction comparison shows that students often follow biased comparison
strategies, in particular such strategies that build on their knowledge of natural numbers. On …
strategies, in particular such strategies that build on their knowledge of natural numbers. On …
Motivational and emotional orientation, engagement, and achievement in mathematics. A case study with one sixth-grade classroom working with an electronic …
F Reinhold, S Hoch, A Schiepe-Tiska… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Interactive and adaptive scaffolds implemented in electronic mathematics textbooks bear
high potential for supporting students individually in learning mathematics. In this paper, we …
high potential for supporting students individually in learning mathematics. In this paper, we …
Middle-schoolers' misconceptions in discretized nonsymbolic proportional reasoning explain fraction biases better than their continuous reasoning: Evidence from …
RA Abreu-Mendoza, AB Powell, KA Renninger… - Cognitive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Early emerging nonsymbolic proportional skills have been posited as a foundational ability
for later fraction learning. A positive relation between nonsymbolic and symbolic …
for later fraction learning. A positive relation between nonsymbolic and symbolic …
[HTML][HTML] Transitions between conceptual and procedural knowledge profiles. Patterns in understanding fractions and indicators for individual differences
K Lenz, F Reinhold, G Wittmann - Learning and Individual Differences, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Knowledge profiles in conceptual and procedural fraction knowledge can vary
among students. Given the cross-sectional design of previous studies, it is unclear whether …
among students. Given the cross-sectional design of previous studies, it is unclear whether …
Comparing Fraction Magnitudes: Adults' Verbal Reports Reveal Strategy Flexibility and Adaptivity, but Also Bias.
Many studies have used fraction magnitude comparison tasks to assess people's abilities to
quickly assess fraction magnitudes. However, since there are multiple ways to compare …
quickly assess fraction magnitudes. However, since there are multiple ways to compare …
Who benefits most from language-responsive learning materials in mathematics? Investigating differential effects in heterogeneous classrooms
K Lenz, A Obersteiner, G Wittmann - Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2024 - Springer
Students' proficiency in the language of instruction is essential for their mathematical
learning. Accordingly, language-responsive instruction, which includes adapting teaching …
learning. Accordingly, language-responsive instruction, which includes adapting teaching …