ERIC Number: ED572362
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Publication Date: 2016
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Competence with Fractions in Fifth or Sixth Grade as a Unique Predictor of Algebraic Thinking?
Pearn, Catherine; Stephens, Max
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Paper presented at the Annual Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) Conference (39th, Adelaide, South Australia, 2016)
Researchers have argued that there are strong links between primary school students' competence with fraction concepts and operations and their algebraic readiness. This study involving 162 Years 5/6 students in three primary schools examined the strength of that relationship using a test based on familiar fraction tasks and a test of algebraic thinking utilising number relations and equivalence. A strong relationship was found between the two, and with some fraction tasks embodying high potential to anticipate algebraic thinking.
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Fractions, Predictor Variables, Algebra, Primary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Learning Readiness, Mathematics Tests, Correlation, Screening Tests, Scoring, Questionnaires, Scores, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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