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Li, Li; Zhou, Xin; Gao, Xuliang; Tu, Dongbo – ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 2020
In this study we investigated the development of 245 kindergarteners' mathematics problem solving (MPS) at two time points within 7 months using a cognitive diagnostic test, which measured three cognitive components (mathematical knowledge and skills, semantic understanding, and quantitative reasoning) with eleven cognitive attributes. The effects…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Mathematics Skills
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Switzer, J. Matt – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2016
Research findings have established that students often struggle with mathematical symbols including common misconceptions for literal symbolic representations of variables but provide little evidence of when or how these misconceptions arise. This article reports findings from a study of grade 4-6 students' conception(s) for various…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
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Memnun, Dilek Sezgin; Akkaya, Recai; Haciomeroglu, Guney – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2012
This study examines prospective teachers' beliefs in their own abilities and effectiveness to impart mathematical literacy to their students, their beliefs about mathematical problem solving, and the relationship between these two belief systems. A total of 567 prospective teachers, majoring in mathematics, science and elementary teacher education…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Teacher Education Programs, Beliefs, Problem Solving