ERIC Number: ED572588
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Publication Date: 2014
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The Effect of Language, Gender and Age in NAPLAN Numeracy Data
Wilson, Tim; Barkatsas, Tasos
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (37th, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2014)
This study investigates the relationship between students ability to answer reduced language dependency mathematical questions with their overall numeracy level. It investigates whether a student's success at reduced language mathematical questions translates into better overall numeracy scores. It was found, students have up to two years advancement if able to correctly answer reduced language dependency questions. This phenomenon was clearly apparent in the overall findings, but was most pronounced at the Year 3 level test, and for female students.
Descriptors: Numeracy, Grade 2, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Foreign Countries, Mathematics, Comparative Analysis, Mathematical Models, Statistical Analysis, Gender Differences, Age Differences
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 2; Primary Education; Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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