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Ashkenazi, Sarit; Blum-Cahana, Iris Y. – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2023
The current study highlights the importance of inhibitory ability in facilitating performance in mathematics. To understand the role of inhibition in mathematical knowledge, this study tested 102 college students on a series of standardized complex math exercises. Inhibition tasks varied by task and stimuli (letters, numbers, and arrows). The…
Descriptors: Inhibition, Mathematics Instruction, Cognitive Processes, Knowledge Level
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Lia Ardiansari; Didi Suryadi; Dadan Dasari – Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, 2023
Students' difficulties in algebra are generally caused by the use of algebraic notation, the meaning of letters, as well as the types of relationships or methods used. Therefore, interpreting letters in algebra is one of the critical points in the transition from arithmetic to algebra. However, many students have misconceptions in interpreting…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Difficulty Level