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Learning and Solving Algebra Word Problems: The Roles of Relational Skills, Arithmetic, and Executive Functioning.

Although algebra is a prerequisite for higher mathematics, few studies have examined the mathematical and cognitive capabilities that contribute to the development of algebra word problems solving skills. We examined changes in these relations from second to ninth grades. Using a cross-sequential de...

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Published in:Developmental Psychology Vol. 54; no. 9; pp. 1758 - 1773
Main Authors: Lee, Kerry, Swee Fong Ng, Bull, Rebecca
Format: Article
Published: American Psychological Association Sep2018
Subjects:
Child behavior
Cognition
Intellect
Problem solving
Psychology
Psychology of school children
Task performance
Cross-sectional method
Executive function
Longitudinal method
Mathematical models
Mathematics
Short-term memory
National competency-based educational tests
Evaluation
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