Title : ( A working memory model applied to mathematical word problem solving )
Authors: Hassan Alamolhodaei ,
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Abstract
The main objective of this study is (a) to explore the relationship among cognitive style (Field-dependence/independence), working memory and mathematics anxiety; and (b) to examine their effects on students mathematics problem solving. A sample of 161 school girls (13-14 years old) were tested on (1) the Witkin s cognitive style (Group Embedded Figure Test) and (2) Digit Span Backwards Test, with two mathematics exams. Results obtained indicate that the effect of field-dependency, working memory and mathematics anxiety on students mathematical word problem solving was significant. Moreover, the correlation between working memory capacity, cognitive style and students mathematics anxiety was significant. Overall, these findings could help to provide some practical implications for adapting problem solving skills and effective teaching/learning
Keywords
, Field-dependent independent, Working memory, Word problem, Mathematics anxiety.
@article{paperid:1010861,
author = {Alamolhodaei, Hassan},
title = {A working memory model applied to mathematical word problem solving},
journal = {Asia Pacific Education Review},
year = {2009},
volume = {10},
number = {2},
month = {May},
issn = {1598-1037},
pages = {183--192},
numpages = {9},
keywords = {Field-dependent independent; Working memory; Word problem; Mathematics anxiety.},
}
%0 Journal Article
%T A working memory model applied to mathematical word problem solving
%A Alamolhodaei, Hassan
%J Asia Pacific Education Review
%@ 1598-1037
%D 2009
