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The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students
Estimation is a primary activity in everyday life, so getting it “right” in primary school provides a foundational basis in mathematical reasoning. This study focuses on numerosity estimation in primary mathematics, which is one of four types of estimation reported in literature. In numerosity estim...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10363689/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37492447 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1146458 |
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author | Brumm, Leonie Rathgeb-Schnierer, Elisabeth |
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description | Estimation is a primary activity in everyday life, so getting it “right” in primary school provides a foundational basis in mathematical reasoning. This study focuses on numerosity estimation in primary mathematics, which is one of four types of estimation reported in literature. In numerosity estimation, a non-numerical quantitative representation is typically translated into a number. While it is assumed that fostering numerosity estimation has a great impact on the development of mathematical skills, research indicates that math achievement is influenced by non-cognitive aspects such as students’ math interests. So, math interest could also influence the accuracy in numerosity estimation. In this study, we investigate the relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in third-grade students. For capturing accuracy in numerosity estimation in a standardized way, we developed an online numerosity estimation test. For assessing the construct of math interest, we used an existing questionnaire. Math achievement was assessed by a standardized math test that includes two subtests focusing on arithmetic and application tasks. The sample was comprised of 185 third-grade students. We analyzed the data using correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed a significant positive correlation between math interest and math achievement. However, no relationship was found between accuracy in numerosity estimation and math interest nor between accuracy in numerosity estimation and math achievement. These partly unexpected findings suggest further studies dedicated to numerosity estimation and its relationship to other constructs. |
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spelling | pubmed-103636892023-07-25 The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students Brumm, Leonie Rathgeb-Schnierer, Elisabeth Front Psychol Psychology Estimation is a primary activity in everyday life, so getting it “right” in primary school provides a foundational basis in mathematical reasoning. This study focuses on numerosity estimation in primary mathematics, which is one of four types of estimation reported in literature. In numerosity estimation, a non-numerical quantitative representation is typically translated into a number. While it is assumed that fostering numerosity estimation has a great impact on the development of mathematical skills, research indicates that math achievement is influenced by non-cognitive aspects such as students’ math interests. So, math interest could also influence the accuracy in numerosity estimation. In this study, we investigate the relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in third-grade students. For capturing accuracy in numerosity estimation in a standardized way, we developed an online numerosity estimation test. For assessing the construct of math interest, we used an existing questionnaire. Math achievement was assessed by a standardized math test that includes two subtests focusing on arithmetic and application tasks. The sample was comprised of 185 third-grade students. We analyzed the data using correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed a significant positive correlation between math interest and math achievement. However, no relationship was found between accuracy in numerosity estimation and math interest nor between accuracy in numerosity estimation and math achievement. These partly unexpected findings suggest further studies dedicated to numerosity estimation and its relationship to other constructs. Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-10 /pmc/articles/PMC10363689/ /pubmed/37492447 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1146458 Text en Copyright © 2023 Brumm and Rathgeb-Schnierer. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. |
spellingShingle | Psychology Brumm, Leonie Rathgeb-Schnierer, Elisabeth The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title | The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title_full | The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title_fullStr | The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title_short | The relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
title_sort | relationship between accuracy in numerosity estimation, math achievement, and math interest in primary school students |
topic | Psychology |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10363689/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37492447 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1146458 |
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