Few algebra studies examine mathematical and motivational/socioemotional propensities in tandem¶

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q3 i? Of 61 studies of algebraic thinking reviewed, only eight assessed both mathematical and motivational and/or socioemotional factors. → 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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Systematic review synthesis (Research Question 1) counting integrative studies among the 61 included manuscripts. The review reports that 'only eight assessed both motivational and/or socioemotional and mathematical factors,' documenting how rarely the two research literatures are combined.

"Of the 61 manuscripts included in this review, only eight assessed both motivational and/or socioemotional and mathematical factors (Table 1)."

Discussion¶

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