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Presentation
Highlighting the similarities and differences of the mathematical knowledge and strategies of Year 4 students
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2009)
  • Catherine Pearn, University of Melbourne
Abstract
Research has shown that successful mathematics students use different types of strategies from those struggling with mathematics. Year 4 students were tested using the One Minute Tests of Basic Number Facts and a paper and pencil Number Screening Test developed by the author and colleagues. Observation of the students during the assessment procedures highlighted the vast difference in the students' speed and accuracy when recalling basic facts and the types of strategies they used when solving mathematical tasks. [Author abstract]
Keywords
  • Achievement level,
  • Achievement tests,
  • Addition,
  • Division,
  • High risk students,
  • Knowledge level,
  • Mathematics tests,
  • Multiplication,
  • Numeracy,
  • Primary school mathematics,
  • Primary school students,
  • Problem solving,
  • Student assessment,
  • Subtraction,
  • Underachievement,
  • Mathematics,
  • Primary education
Publication Date
July, 2009
Citation Information
Catherine Pearn. "Highlighting the similarities and differences of the mathematical knowledge and strategies of Year 4 students" Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/catherine_pearn/5/