Number combinations and arithmetic structure: Implications for early algebra
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Warren, Elizabeth Anne. (2003). Number combinations and arithmetic structure: Implications for early algebra. In L. Bragg, C. Campbell and G. Herbert (Ed.). Mathematics Education Research: Innovation; Networkings; Opportunity: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australia. Melbourne, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. pp. 712 - 719
Authors | Warren, Elizabeth Anne |
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Abstract | This paper examines the influence certain number combinations have on children’s ability to abstract arithmetic structure. The study replicates an investigation of Israeli and Canadian students, which found that certain number combinations significantly influenced the order in which operations are performed. Seventy-six Australian children participated in the study. The results indicated that, while the number combinations did not significantly influence the order in which the Australian children performed the operations, many exhibited misconceptions that reflected a very procedural approach to mathematics. Implications are drawn for the introduction of mental computation and early algebraic understanding in the early years of schooling. |
Keywords | Learning Sciences;--Secondary education |
Year | 2003 |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
Web address (URL) | https://merga.net.au/Public/Publications/Annual_Conference_Proceedings/2003_MERGA_CP.aspx |
Open access | Open access |
Journal citation | 2, pp. 712 - 719 |
Page range | 712 - 719 |
Research Group | School of Education |
Place of publication | Melbourne, Australia |
Editors | L. Bragg, C. Campbell and G. Herbert |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/860z6/number-combinations-and-arithmetic-structure-implications-for-early-algebra
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