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Kelsey J. MacKay; Filip Germeys; Wim Van Dooren; Lieven Verschaffel; Koen Luwel – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2025
Rational numbers, such as fractions and decimals, are harder to understand than natural numbers. Moreover, individuals struggle with fractions more than with decimals. The present study sought to disentangle the extent to which two potential sources of difficulty affect secondary-school students' numerical magnitude understanding: number type…
Descriptors: Number Concepts, Numeracy, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Students
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Nia Kania; Aep Saepudin; Ferit Gürbüz – Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education, 2025
Persistent difficulties in learning abstract algebraic concepts--particularly among preservice mathematics teachers--continue to hinder students' mathematical development. While prior studies have documented general misconceptions, few have grounded their analysis in comprehensive learning theories. Addressing this gap, the present study adopts…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Cognitive Processes, Barriers