Eye-tracking methodology in mathematics education research: A systematic literature review

AR Strohmaier, KJ MacKay, A Obersteiner… - Educational Studies in …, 2020 - Springer
Eye tracking is an increasingly popular method in mathematics education. While the
technology has greatly evolved in recent years, there is a debate about the specific benefits …

Why is learning fraction and decimal arithmetic so difficult?

H Lortie-Forgues, J Tian, RS Siegler - Developmental Review, 2015 - Elsevier
Fraction and decimal arithmetic are crucial for later mathematics achievement and for ability
to succeed in many professions. Unfortunately, these capabilities pose large difficulties for …

From rational numbers to algebra: Separable contributions of decimal magnitude and relational understanding of fractions

M DeWolf, M Bassok, KJ Holyoak - Journal of experimental child …, 2015 - Elsevier
To understand the development of mathematical cognition and to improve instructional
practices, it is critical to identify early predictors of difficulty in learning complex mathematical …

Mathematics anxiety reduces default mode network deactivation in response to numerical tasks

B Pletzer, M Kronbichler, HC Nuerk… - Frontiers in human …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Mathematics anxiety is negatively related to mathematics performance, thereby threatening
the professional success. Preoccupation with the emotional content of the stimuli may …

Supporting primary students' learning of fraction conceptual knowledge through digital games

L Zhang, J Shang, T Pelton… - Journal of Computer …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
With the advent of mobile technologies, well‐designed fraction apps can be used to help
children gain fraction knowledge, a challenging topic for both teachers and students. The …

Measuring fraction comparison strategies with eye-tracking

A Obersteiner, C Tumpek - Zdm, 2016 - Springer
Research suggests that people use a variety of strategies for comparing the numerical
values of two fractions. They use holistic strategies that rely on the fraction magnitudes …

Professional mathematicians differ from controls in their spatial-numerical associations

K Cipora, M Hohol, HC Nuerk, K Willmes, B Brożek… - Psychological …, 2016 - Springer
While mathematically impaired individuals have been shown to have deficits in all kinds of
basic numerical representations, among them spatial-numerical associations, little is known …

Spatial biases during mental arithmetic: Evidence from eye movements on a blank screen

M Hartmann, FW Mast, MH Fischer - Frontiers in Psychology, 2015 - frontiersin.org
While the influence of spatial-numerical associations in number categorization tasks has
been well established, their role in mental arithmetic is less clear. It has been hypothesized …

Linking inhibitory control to math achievement via comparison of conflicting decimal numbers

L Coulanges, RA Abreu-Mendoza, S Varma… - Cognition, 2021 - Elsevier
The relationship between executive functions (EF) and academic achievement is well-
established, but leveraging this insight to improve educational outcomes remains elusive …

Rational-number comparison across notation: Fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.

M Hurst, S Cordes - Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human …, 2016 - psycnet.apa.org
Although fractions, decimals, and whole numbers can be used to represent the same
rational-number values, it is unclear whether adults conceive of these rational-number …