Evens, Hilary and Houssart, Jenny (2003) Approaching Algebra through Sequence Problems: Exploring children's strategies. Research in Mathematics Education, 5 (1). pp. 197-214. ISSN Print: 1479-4802 Online: 1754-0178
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Abstract
We describe the first phase of a project concerned with the foundations of algebra. Data consists of the responses of 11 year-olds to selected questions from national tests. We focus on one question, which concerns a sequence of shapes and classify successful methods and incorrect solutions. The most common method of successful solution involves some form of table of numbers. Other methods include drawing and use of a relationship. Examination of incorrect answers suggests four common errors. The idea of a ‘best method’ proves problematic, as both the apparently sophisticated and reliable methods sometimes produced incorrect solutions.
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| Additional Information: | This is an electronic version of an article published in Evens, Hilary and Houssart, Jenny (2003) Approaching Algebra through Sequence Problems: Exploring children's strategies. Research in Mathematics Education, 5 (1). pp. 197-214. Research in Mathematics Education is available online at: http://www.informaworld.com/10.1080/14794800008520122 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Teaching methods Maths Assessment |
| Subjects: | Departments > Learning, Curriculum and Communication |
| Depositing User: | IOE Repository Editor (2) |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Mar 2010 11:58 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2012 22:26 |
| URI: | http://eprints.ioe.ac.uk/id/eprint/1393 |
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