Investigating the unique predictors of word-problem solving using meta-analytic structural equation modeling

X Lin - Educational Psychology Review, 2021 - Springer
The purpose of the present study is to clarify the contributions of cognitive skills (nonverbal
reasoning, language comprehension, working memory, attention, processing speed) and …

Learning to reason deductively: Math word problem solving as complex relation extraction

Z Jie, J Li, W Lu - arXiv preprint arXiv:2203.10316, 2022 - arxiv.org
Solving math word problems requires deductive reasoning over the quantities in the text.
Various recent research efforts mostly relied on sequence-to-sequence or sequence-to-tree …

Cognitive Processes, Linguistic Factors, and Arithmetic Word Problem Success: a Review of Behavioral Studies

JB Jaffe, DJ Bolger - Educational Psychology Review, 2023 - Springer
Arithmetic word problems are a staple in mathematical curricula yet give individuals of all
ages difficulty. Successful word problem solving requires translating the problem into a …

What makes mathematical word problem solving challenging? Exploring the roles of word problem characteristics, text comprehension, and arithmetic skills

N Pongsakdi, A Kajamies, K Veermans, K Lertola… - Zdm, 2020 - Springer
In this study we investigated word-problem (WP) item characteristics, individual differences
in text comprehension and arithmetic skills, and their relations to mathematical WP-solving …

Empowering college students' problem-solving skills through RICOSRE

S Mahanal, S Zubaidah, D Setiawan, H Maghfiroh… - Education …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Problem-solving skills are advantageous when resolving complicated and multidimensional
challenges. Problem-solving skills can be developed through active learning models that …

Reading comprehension, Mathematics self-efficacy perception, and Mathematics attitude as correlates of students' non-routine Mathematics problem-solving skills in …

M Öztürk, Y Akkan, A Kaplan - International Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Literature that investigates the factors affecting problem-solving evaluates the cognitive and
affective components, such as reading comprehension, metacognition, Mathematics anxiety …

Correlates and antecedents of theory of mind development during middle childhood and adolescence: An integrated model

AA Weimer, KR Warnell, I Ettekal, KB Cartwright… - Developmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Theory of Mind (ToM) is one of the core abilities that allows children to connect
socially with others and to consider others' perspectives. Historically, most research on ToM …

The role of visual representation type, spatial ability, and reading comprehension in word problem solving: An item-level analysis in elementary school children

AJH Boonen, F van Wesel, J Jolles… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
This study examined the role of visual representation type, spatial ability, and reading
comprehension in word problem solving in 128 sixth-grade students by using primarily an …

Examining the simple view of reading in a transparent orthography: A longitudinal study from kindergarten to grade 3

M Torppa, GK Georgiou, MK Lerkkanen, P Niemi… - Merrill-Palmer Quarterly …, 2016 - JSTOR
This study examined the dynamic relationships among the components of the Simple View
of Reading (SVR) in a transparent orthography (Finnish) and the predictive value of …

[PDF][PDF] Reading comprehension difficulties among EFL learners in higher learning institutions

H Al-Jarrah, NSB Ismail - International Journal of English Linguistics, 2018 - academia.edu
One of the most significant problems faced by instructors is reading deficiency in English
texts among the university students, which reflects the students' poor academic performance …