The Role of the Singapore Bar Model in Reducing Students' Errors on Algebra Word Problems

Autor/inn/en	Baysal, Esra; Sevinc, Serife
Titel	The Role of the Singapore Bar Model in Reducing Students' Errors on Algebra Word Problems
Quelle	In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 53 (2022) 2, S.289-310 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Sevinc, Serife)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0020-739X
DOI	10.1080/0020739X.2021.1944683
Schlagwörter	Grade 7; Word Problems (Mathematics); Mathematics Instruction; Error Patterns; Error Correction; Problem Solving; Program Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Mathematical Models; Visual Aids; Middle School Students; Arithmetic; Algebra; Singapore; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; Textaufgabe; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Fehlertyp; Korrektur; Problemlösen; Ausland; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Anschauungsmaterial; Middle school; Middle schools; Student; Students; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Addition; Arithmetik; Arithmetikunterricht; Rechnen; Singapur; Türkei
Abstract	This study investigated the role of the bar model method, a significant aspect of the Singapore mathematics curriculum, in the remediation of seventh-grade students' errors on algebra word problems. To accomplish this purpose, we first assessed students' errors on a written test involving algebra problems and identified ten students based on the errors they demonstrated. These students were then offered instruction on how to use the bar model method. Following the instruction, we did clinical interviews and observed that the Singapore bar model method helped students understand the problem and transform words into mathematical expressions. Hence, the bar model served as an assistive tool for the remediation of students' errors in algebra word problems by facilitating students' comprehension and transformation. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01