The part-whole relationship is sometimes overlooked in fractions learning due to its perceived limitations. However, prior studies have shown that students often struggle to master the part-whole subconstruct and encounter difficulties. Despite these challenges, the part-whole subconstruct plays a critical role in supporting students' subsequent…

Science teaching and learning require knowledge about how learning takes place (cognition) and how learners interact with their surroundings (affective and sociocultural factors). The study reported on focussed on learning for understanding of Newton's second law of motion from a cognitive perspective that takes social factors into account. A…