The Impact of Manipulatives on Students’ Performance on Money Word Problems [PDF]
Jaye K. Luke Numeracy skills are needed for daily living. For example, time management and budgeting are tasks that adults face on a frequent basis. Instruction for numeracy skills begins early and continues throughout childhood.
Amy Lederberg Ph. D+2 more
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Investigating challenges that Grade 11 mathematics learners face when translating from word problems to linear algebraic representations [PDF]
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Science, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Madzorera, Andrew
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Interview with Lee Zyrus Hernandez [PDF]
The interview with Lee Zyrus Hernandez explores the potential impact of incorporating Borderlands culture into higher-level mathematics education. Rivera seeks to understand if a practical approach, utilizing the cultural knowledge of Borderlands people,
Hernandez, Lee Zyrus, Rivera, Diego
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An exploration of grade 8 learners' responses to real-world and standard mathematical problems [PDF]
This study explored how the use of real-life contexts influences South African Grade 8 learners’ responses in solving mathematical word problems. A mathematical task was given to investigate whether the influence exists and if so how.
Mkwanazi, Moleko Abram
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Exposing the Achilles' Heel: Evaluating LLMs Ability to Handle Mistakes in Mathematical Reasoning [PDF]
Large Language Models (LLMs) have been applied to Math Word Problems (MWPs) with transformative impacts, revolutionizing how these complex problems are approached and solved in various domains including educational settings. However, the evaluation of these models often prioritizes final accuracy, overlooking the crucial aspect of reasoning ...
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Intervening to improve the grade 6 learners’ use of models and strategies in solving addition and subtraction word problems [PDF]
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Science, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, University of the Witwatersrand.
Kanyane, Mphokane Hellen
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Solving Word Problems with RADS: Read, Ask Questions, Draw and Solve [PDF]
Addressing the inherent complexity of word problem solving (WPS) in mathematics education requires a multifaceted approach. While recent research has predominantly emphasized problem representation, the often-overlooked process of problem comprehension ...
Alber-Morgan, Sheila+2 more
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Instruction Methods for Solving Word Problems in Mathematics Education
application/pdf The purpose of this paper is to report on three methodologies that I practise in business mathematics lectures. In business mathematics, a problem to find is more important than a problem to prove. Thus, my target is a problem to find. The first methodology is to solve a problem visually to the extent possible, not only using existing ...
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created by the repository.Throughout the course of this study students will participate in a variety of different literacy activities. These activities are events where students will participate in a writing assignment that is meant to connect the ...
Kyle, Sara J.
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