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Analysis of Algebraic Problems Intended for Elementary Graders in Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan
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Yang, Der-Ching; Sianturi, Iwan Andi J. – Educational Studies, 2022
This study analysed the designs of algebraic problems in elementary mathematics textbooks used in Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. This study employed a content-analysis method that focused on four dimensions: representational forms, cognitive demand levels (CDLs), contextual features, and types of responses. The result of the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students
Self-Blame Tendency of Bullied Victims in Elementary and Secondary Schools
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Chen, Wei-Ru; Chen, Li-Ming – Educational Studies, 2019
The current scales for self-blame are not suitable for school bullying scenarios and most lack validity. This study used a self-developed scale to measure bullied victims' tendency to self-blame and further examined whether victims and bully/victims exhibited different tendencies toward self-blame under both bullied and generalized scenarios. The…
Descriptors: Bullying, Victims, Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools
Study of Fractions in Elementary Mathematics Textbooks from Finland and Taiwan
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Yang, Der-Ching – Educational Studies, 2018
This study examines the different ways in which fractions are dealt with in two elementary mathematics textbook series: Kang Hsuan (KH) in Taiwan and Laskutaito in Finland. The results showed that the total number of fraction questions in Laskutaito is higher than that in KH and that Laskutaito highlights the basic definition of fractions to help…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Fractions, Pictorial Stimuli
The Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in a Taiwanese Primary Mathematics Classroom: Lessons Learned from the Students' Side of the Story
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Li, Hui-Chuan; Tsai, Tsung-Lung – Educational Studies, 2017
Research on problem-based learning (PBL) has tended to focus on the graduate level of education, paying less attention to the primary school level and to what is involved for students during the implementation of PBL. In this paper we take a step towards addressing this need for research by reporting findings from a descriptive, explanatory case…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students
"English Is Not Easy, but I like It!": An Exploratory Study of English Learning Attitudes amongst Elementary School Students in Taiwan
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Chung, I-Fang; Huang, Yi-Cheng – Educational Studies, 2010
In response to the growing needs of proficient English speakers, the Taiwan Ministry of Education officially included English in standard elementary school curriculum since 2001. English courses at elementary level were extended from the fifth grade to the third grade since the fall of 2005. It is significant to examine whether the educational…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Learning Motivation, Interviews
An Investigation of 3rd-Grade Taiwanese Students' Performance in Number Sense
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Yang, Der-Ching; Li, Mao-neng Fred – Educational Studies, 2008
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the number sense performance of 3rd-graders in Taiwan, and to diagnose areas of weakness or deficiency in number sense development. A total of 808 3rd-graders participated in this study. The results indicated that these students did not perform well on each of the five number sense components…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Numeracy, Grade 3, Elementary School Students