Title

Elementary School Students and their Knowledge about ‘Variable’

Authors

Nicole C. Ralston, University of PortlandFollow

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

This mixed methods research design investigated the knowledge held by elementary school students in Grades 1-5 about variables. To explore this issue, 1,745 students completed paper pencil assessments and 73 students participated in think aloud interviews. This presentation will describe the results, including the misconceptions students exhibited and suggestions for remediation.

Subjects

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary); School children

Publication Information

Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, 2016, 1-15.

© 2016 The Author

Archived version is the final published version.

Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)

Ralston, Nicole C., "Elementary School Students and their Knowledge about ‘Variable’" (2016). Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. 38.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/edu_facpubs/38

Peer-Reviewed

No

Document Type

Conference Paper