The use of addition subtraction operation : problem equation relationship sample

Abstract EN

This research was conducted to determine which method of operation is more commonly preferred (linear / lateral) in the process of students’ learning addition and subtraction operation skills.

A sample was created from the primary education 2nd grade students at various levels of success at mathematics lessons.

The students’ skills at performing these operations were examined using a success test consisting of 20 questions, along with semistructured interviews with fifteen students.

Results of this research show that students use the linear method for performing addition/subtraction operations.

Their answers to the questions in the interview indicate that they prefer the lateral method when solving semi-abstract problems and those associated with the numerical axis.

Students vacillate in determining the priority of each operation when solving the problem