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Problem-appropriate diagram instruction for improving mathematical word problem solving

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The use of diagrams can be effective in solving mathematical word problems solving. However, students worldwide do not construct diagrams unprompted or have trouble using them. In the present study, the effects of problem-appropriate diagram use instruction were investigated with an adaptation of the multiple baseline design method. The instruction for using line diagrams, tables, and graphs was provided to 67 junior high school students in a staggered manner and the effects on problem solving of three different types of problems was examined. The results showed that use of problem-appropriate diagrams increased and persisted over time. More importantly, the instruction led to increases in problem solving performance and to decreases in perceived cognitive load. These findings support the argument that effective diagram use depends on the acquisition not only of declarative knowledge, but also sufficient procedural and conditional knowledge.

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hal-03954409 , version 1 (24-01-2023)

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Hiroaki Ayabe, Emmanuel Manalo, Erica de Vries. Problem-appropriate diagram instruction for improving mathematical word problem solving. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, 13, ⟨10.3389/fpsyg.2022.992625⟩. ⟨hal-03954409⟩

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