Difficulties in initial algebra learning in Indonesia
A Jupri, P Drijvers… - Mathematics Education …, 2014 - Springer
Within mathematics curricula, algebra has been widely recognized as one of the most
difficult topics, which leads to learning difficulties worldwide. In Indonesia, algebra …
difficult topics, which leads to learning difficulties worldwide. In Indonesia, algebra …
The language of mathematics: Investigating the ways language counts for children's mathematical development
RK Vukovic, NK Lesaux - Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 2013 - Elsevier
This longitudinal study examined how language ability relates to mathematical development
in a linguistically and ethnically diverse sample of children from 6 to 9years of age. Study …
in a linguistically and ethnically diverse sample of children from 6 to 9years of age. Study …
The role of arithmetic structure in the transition from arithmetic to algebra
E Warren - Mathematics education research journal, 2003 - Springer
This paper investigates students' understanding of the associative law, commutative law,
and addition and division as general processes after they have completed their primary …
and addition and division as general processes after they have completed their primary …
Does calculation or word-problem instruction provide a stronger route to prealgebraic knowledge?
The focus of this study was connections among 3 aspects of mathematical cognition at 2nd
grade: calculations, word problems, and prealgebraic knowledge. We extended the …
grade: calculations, word problems, and prealgebraic knowledge. We extended the …
Keys to the gate? Equal sign knowledge at second grade predicts fourth‐grade algebra competence
PG Matthews, LS Fuchs - Child Development, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Algebraic competence is a major determinant of college access and career prospects, and
equal sign knowledge is taken to be foundational to algebra knowledge. However, few …
equal sign knowledge is taken to be foundational to algebra knowledge. However, few …
The role of cognitive processes, foundational math skill, and calculation accuracy and fluency in word-problem solving versus prealgebraic knowledge.
The purpose of this study was to examine child-level pathways in development of
prealgebraic knowledge versus word-problem solving, while evaluating the contribution of …
prealgebraic knowledge versus word-problem solving, while evaluating the contribution of …
Contributions of domain-general cognitive resources and different forms of arithmetic development to pre-algebraic knowledge.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the contributions of domain-general cognitive
resources and different forms of arithmetic development to individual differences in pre …
resources and different forms of arithmetic development to individual differences in pre …
Effects of a multitier support system on calculation, word problem, and prealgebraic performance among at-risk learners
The focus of the present study was enhancing word problem and calculation achievement in
ways that support prealgebraic thinking among second-grade students at risk for …
ways that support prealgebraic thinking among second-grade students at risk for …
Alternative paths to improved word-problem performance: An advantage for embedding prealgebraic reasoning instruction within word-problem intervention.
The purpose of this study was to explore the paths by which word-problem intervention, with
versus without embedded prealgebraic reasoning instruction, improved word-problem …
versus without embedded prealgebraic reasoning instruction, improved word-problem …
Managing element interactivity in equation solving
Between two popular teaching methods (ie, balance method vs. inverse method) for
equation solving, the main difference occurs at the operational line (eg,+ 2 on both sides …
equation solving, the main difference occurs at the operational line (eg,+ 2 on both sides …