Mathematics anxiety shows mixed relations to algebraic thinking across studies¶
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q3 i? Reviewed studies report both negative and null relations between mathematics anxiety and algebraic thinking, depending on the study and measure. → 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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Table 3 summary shows mathematics anxiety negatively related to algebraic thinking in some studies (Geary et al., 2023a; Perry et al., 2016; Viegut et al., 2024) and null in others (Kim et al., 2017; Viegut et al., 2024), including the same study in both directions.
"Mathematics Anxiety Null Kim et al. (2017); Viegut et al. (2024) Negative Geary et al. (2023a); Perry et al. (2016); Viegut et al. (2024)"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Academic Anxiety — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Algebraic Thinking — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
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Mathematics anxiety shows mixed relations to algebraic thinking across studies |
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Mathematics anxiety shows mixed relations to algebraic thinking across studies |
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