The Impact of Arithmetic Skills on The ability to Solve Simple Algebraic Equations
School Name
Chapin High School
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Mathematics
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
1st Place
Written Paper Award
1st Place
Abstract
A student's arithmetical abilities (multiplication, division, subtraction, addition) have been proven to significantly impact the strength of a math student. Observations prior to this experiment showed that Algebra 1 students struggle with the arithmetic portion of solving an equation. It has been studied that the most important aspect of mathematics for a student to learn and be successful in math class is number sense. Number sense can be defined as the understanding of the numerical patterns such as: number recognition, counting, quantity discrimination (magnitude), and basic number combinations, involved with doing mathematical calculations. The weakness of students in Algebra 1 called into question their arithmetic skills as a result of a failing grade in Algebra 1. This research used a written test of two sections, arithmetic and algebraic, to see what sort of correlation could be calculated between basic arithmetic and algebraic skills. The research shows is a correlation coefficient of 0.617, and a line of best fit-slope of 0.948, both showing a moderately strong connection in the data. The corresponding p-value is 0.0011, showing significance in the data.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Caleb, "The Impact of Arithmetic Skills on The ability to Solve Simple Algebraic Equations" (2017). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 151.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2017/all/151
Location
Wall 205
Start Date
3-25-2017 11:30 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Impact of Arithmetic Skills on The ability to Solve Simple Algebraic Equations
Wall 205
A student's arithmetical abilities (multiplication, division, subtraction, addition) have been proven to significantly impact the strength of a math student. Observations prior to this experiment showed that Algebra 1 students struggle with the arithmetic portion of solving an equation. It has been studied that the most important aspect of mathematics for a student to learn and be successful in math class is number sense. Number sense can be defined as the understanding of the numerical patterns such as: number recognition, counting, quantity discrimination (magnitude), and basic number combinations, involved with doing mathematical calculations. The weakness of students in Algebra 1 called into question their arithmetic skills as a result of a failing grade in Algebra 1. This research used a written test of two sections, arithmetic and algebraic, to see what sort of correlation could be calculated between basic arithmetic and algebraic skills. The research shows is a correlation coefficient of 0.617, and a line of best fit-slope of 0.948, both showing a moderately strong connection in the data. The corresponding p-value is 0.0011, showing significance in the data.
