Primary school text comprehension predicts mathematical word problem-solving skills in secondary school

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 362-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piia Maria Björn ◽  
Kaisa Aunola ◽  
Jari-Erik Nurmi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Word Problem ◽  
Text Comprehension ◽  
Word Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
School Text ◽  
Mathematical Word Problem

scholarly journals Analyzing Difficulties in Arithmetic Word Problem Solving: An Epistemological Case Study in Primary School

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Roberto Capone ◽  
Federica Filiberti ◽  
Alice Lemmo
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Word Problem ◽  
Word Problems ◽  
Text Comprehension ◽  
School Students ◽  
Word Problem Solving ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Mathematical Word Problems ◽  
Backward Analysis

This paper focuses on difficulties that primary school students have in facing mathematical word problems. In particular, we are interested in exploring how they develop in the transition from grade 2 to grade 5. The research basis of the hypothesis is that some difficulties detected in grade 5 are already predictable in grade 2. Starting from the data collected in grade 5 by the National Standardized Assessment, we carry out a quantitative analysis looking for word problems in which students experience difficulties. Subsequently, we conduct a backward analysis of the grade 2 test of the same cohort of students in order to identify a set of word problems linked with those selected in grade 5 test. The analysis shows the presence of many common difficulties in the two grades. We design and carry out specific educational activities concerning word problem-solving in grade 2. These activities produce positive changes in the experimental class compared to the control class. This could suggest that a previous intervention in grade 2 could allow overcoming future difficulties in word problem text comprehension in grade 5.

Diagramming and Algebraic Word Problem Solving for Secondary Students With Learning Disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-218
Author(s):  
Gloria A. Carcoba Falomir
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Word Problem ◽  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
The United States ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Word Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Algebra is considered an important high school course because it is recognized as the gateway to higher mathematics, college opportunities, and well-paying jobs. In the United States, most secondary schools require students to be proficient in algebra to be able to graduate from high school. One major component of algebra is word problem solving, which is used in algebra courses to teach students mathematical modeling and applied problem-solving skills. However, word problem solving is often a significantly challenging area for students with learning disabilities because it involves computing mathematical equations and implementing a myriad of cognitive processes that require conceptual knowledge. Diagrams are considered an effective and powerful visualization strategy because they help students see the hidden mathematical structure of the problem. The use of diagrams is recommended as students work toward more complex math concepts in middle school and high school.

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