A working memory model applied to mathematical word problem solving |
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| Authors: | Hassan Alamolhodaei |
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| Institution: | (1) Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran |
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| Abstract: | The main objective of this study is (a) to explore the relationship among cognitive style (field dependence/independence),
working memory, and mathematics anxiety and (b) to examine their effects on students’ mathematics problem solving. A sample
of 161 school girls (13–14 years old) were tested on (1) the Witkin’s cognitive style (Group Embedded Figure Test) and (2)
Digit Span Backwards Test, with two mathematics exams. Results obtained indicate that the effect of field dependency, working
memory, and mathematics anxiety on students' mathematical word problem solving was significant. Moreover, the correlation
among working memory capacity, cognitive style, and students’ mathematics anxiety was significant. Overall, these findings
could help to provide some practical implications for adapting problem solving skills and effective teaching/learning. |
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| Keywords: | Field-dependent/independent Working memory Word problem Mathematics anxiety |
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