Integrated models combining mathematical and motivational propensities significantly explain algebra performance¶
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q2 i? In one reviewed study (Jones & Byrnes, 2006), an overall model combining propensity factors and classroom factors significantly explained students' Algebra II test performance. → Silla 2026
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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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The review reports, citing Jones and Byrnes (2006), that an O-P-model-based analysis including mathematical and motivational/socioemotional propensities plus classroom factors significantly explained Algebra II test performance; no effect size is printed.
"This overall model significantly explained students' performance on Algebra II tests, with propensity factors explaining a significant amount of variance in the model."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Algebraic Thinking — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
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- Mathematics self-efficacy is the most commonly studied motivational propensity and is usually positively related to algebraic thinking — related
- Sense of belonging to mathematics is positively related to algebraic thinking in reviewed studies — related
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- Student, student/home, and school factors explain significant variance in student- and school-level mathematics motivation — related
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Integrated models combining mathematical and motivational propensities significantly explain algebra performance |
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Integrated models combining mathematical and motivational propensities significantly explain algebra performance |
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