An Investigation of Students' Algebraic Proficiency from a Structure Sense Perspective

Autor/inn/en	Jupri, Al; Sispiyati, Ririn; Chin, Kin Eng
Titel	An Investigation of Students' Algebraic Proficiency from a Structure Sense Perspective
Quelle	In: Journal on Mathematics Education, 12 (2021) 1, S.147-158 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2087-8885
Schlagwörter	Algebra; Mathematics Skills; Intuition; Symbols (Mathematics); Secondary School Students; Mastery Learning; Case Studies; Grade 11; Equations (Mathematics); Mathematics Tests; Problem Solving; Learning Strategies; Foreign Countries; Cognitive Processes; Mathematics Instruction; Indonesia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Sekundarschüler; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; School year 11; 11. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 11; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Problemlösen; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Ausland; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Indonesien
Abstract	Structure sense can be interpreted as an intuitive ability towards symbolic expressions, including skills to perceive, to interpret, and to manipulate symbols in different roles. This ability shows student algebraic proficiency in dealing with various symbolic expressions and is considered important to be mastered by secondary school students for advanced study or professional work. This study, therefore, aims to investigate students' algebraic proficiency in terms of structure sense. To reach this aim, we set up a qualitative case study with the following three steps. First, after conducting a literature study, we designed structure sense tasks according to structure sense characteristics for the topic of equations. Second, we administered an individual written test involving 28 grade XI students (16-17 year-old). Third, we analyzed students' written work using a structure sense perspective. The results showed that about two-thirds of the participated students lack of structure sense in which they tend to use more procedural strategies than structure sense strategies in solving equations. We conclude that the perspective of structure sense provides a fruitful lens for assessing students' algebraic proficiency. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01