Pilot study on algebra learning among junior secondary students

Pilot study on algebra learning among junior secondary students

• Poon, Kin Keung Dept of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology, Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Leung, Chi Keung Dept of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology, Hong Kong Institute of Education

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 41(1), 49-62, 2010

Taylor & Francis

2010

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GC Mathematics & Statistics

Learning Mathematics -- Study & Teaching Students Academic Achievement Mathematical Analysis Examinations -- Interpretation Teachers Education Effective Teaching Algebra Learning IQ Learning Difficulty Spatial Sense Teaching and Learning Effectiveness

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Secondary Education

The purpose of the study reported herein was to identify the common mistakes made by junior secondary students in Hong Kong when learning algebra and to compare teachers' perceptions of students' ability with the results of an algebra test. An algebra test was developed and administered to a sample of students (aged between 13 and 14 years). From the responses of the participating students (N = 815), it was found that students in schools with a higher level of academic achievement had better algebra test results than did those in schools with a lower level of such achievement. Moreover, it was found that a teacher's perception of a student's ability has a correlation with that student's level of achievement. Based on this finding, an instrument that measures teaching effectiveness is discussed. Last but not least, typical errors in algebra are identified, and some ideas for an instructional design based on these findings are discussed.
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• 10.1080/00207390903236434

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2010-12-24