The Effects of Different Modes of Representation on Mathematical Problem Solving
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2004Publisher
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics EducationSource
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The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of four different modes of representation in mathematical problem solving (MPS), and more specifically to develop a model, which provides information about the effects of these representations in the solution procedures of one-step problems of additive structures. Data were collected from 1447 pupils in Grades 1, 2 and 3 of elementary school in Cyprus. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) affirmed the existence of four first-order representation-specific factors indicating the differential effects of each particular type of representation and a second-order factor representing the general ability to solve mathematical problems. Results provided support for the invariance of this structure across the three groups of pupils. For complete proceedings, see ED489632.]