Sense of belonging to mathematics is positively related to algebraic thinking in reviewed studies¶
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q3 i? The two reviewed studies measuring sense of belonging to mathematics both found positive relations with algebraic thinking. → Silla 2026
Evidence¶
Silla 2026¶
Silla, E. M., Guba, T.-P., Rodrigues, A., Anisiobi, O. C., Scanniello, A., & Barbieri, C. A. (2026). A Systematic Review of Mathematical, Motivational, and Socioemotional Propensities Related to Algebraic Thinking. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10111-6
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Table 3 summary of socioemotional propensity findings lists sense of belonging to mathematics as positively related to algebraic thinking in the two studies that measured it (Barbieri and Booth, 2016; Barbieri and Miller-Cotto, 2021); no effect sizes printed.
"Sense of Belonging to Mathematics Positive Barbieri and Booth (2016); Barbieri and Miller- Cotto (2021)"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Algebraic Thinking — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Belonging — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Identity — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Sense of mathematics belonging predicts algebra learning, even after controlling for prior knowledge and background factors — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
- Belongingness is among the factors that most strongly and reliably affect learners' academic motivation and achievement — a broader claim this one bears on
- Few algebra studies examine mathematical and motivational/socioemotional propensities in tandem — related
- Integrated models combining mathematical and motivational propensities significantly explain algebra performance — related
- Mathematics self-efficacy is the most commonly studied motivational propensity and is usually positively related to algebraic thinking — related
- Sense of belonging in learning contexts is robustly associated with psychological well-being, academic motivation, and academic performance — a broader claim this one bears on
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Sense of belonging to mathematics is positively related to algebraic thinking in reviewed studies |
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Sense of belonging to mathematics is positively related to algebraic thinking in reviewed studies |
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