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Zeljic, Marijana – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2015
Algebra is often considered as difficult and mysterious doctrine due to numerous symbols that represent mathematical notions. Results of the research on students' interpretation of literal expressions show that only a small number of students are ready to accept that a letter can represent a variable. The aim of this research with students of the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Algebra
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Stacey, Kaye – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1989
Explored are responses of students aged 9 to 13 to linear generalizing problems from both a technical and strategic point of view. The methods commonly used were the same in all age groups and across all three questions, although some students choosing each model varied. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Junior High Schools, Mathematical Applications