The development of flexibility in equation solving

By Jon Star, Colleen Seifert. 2006

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Subfields: Developmental and Educational Psychology, Education, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

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Strategies and flexibility in mental calculation (2009, background): “The importance of knowledge to this desirable kind of flexibility is also emphasised by Star and Seifert (2006) , and for them this includes knowledge of strategies.”
Using example problems to improve student learning in algebra: Differentiating between correct and incorrect examples (2013, methodology): “To capitalize on this potential benefit, we also expanded the correct-only condition to include examples of both standard and more unconventional but effective strategies (Star & Seifert, 2006).”
Understanding the Development of Flexibility in Struggling Algebra Students (2010, methodology): “Unlike the final exam, these intermediate assessments sometimes prompted students to solve problems in more than one way (Star & Rittle-Johnson, 2008; Star & Seifert, 2006).”
Does comparing solution methods facilitate conceptual and procedural knowledge? An experimental study on learning to solve equations. (2007, background): “…incorporates knowledge of multiple ways to solve problems and when to use them (Kilpatrick et al., 2001; Star, 2005, 2007) and is an important component of mathematical competence (Beishuizen, van Putten, & van Mulken, 1997; Blöte, Van der Burg, & Klein, 2001; Dowker, 1992; Star & Seifert, 2006).”
Compared With What? The Effects of Different Comparisons on Conceptual Knowledge and Procedural Flexibility for Equation Solving (2009, background): “Second, procedural flexibility incorporates knowledge of multiple ways to solve problems and when to use them (Kilpatrick et al., 2001; Star, 2005) and is an important component of mathematical competence (Beishuizen, van Putten, & van Mulken, 1997; Blo¨te, Van der Burg, & Klein, 2001; Star & Seife”
Flexibility in Problem Solving: The Case of Equation Solving. (2008, methodology): “Sixth-graders who were prompted to solve equations in two different ways used a larger variety of strategies and invented more efficient strategies than students who solved equations without such prompts ( Star & Seifert, 2006 ).”