Influence of field-dependence-independence and symmetry on geometry problem solving: An erp study

Hui Yu Hsu, Ilana Waisman, Roza Leikin

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Abstract

The study adopted an ERP methodology to examine two psychological constructs—field-dependence-independence (FDI) and symmetry (SYM)—on geometry problem solving. Based on a newly developed instrument, analyses of Taiwanese high school students showed that both FDI and SYM significantly influenced students’ response accuracy (Acc). The FDI also determined students’ reaction time for correct responses (RTc). When deliberately examining geometry problem solving through the stages of introducing problem situation, question presentation, and answer verification, the ERP analyses showed that SYM greatly influenced brain activities in stage of introducing problem situation, while FDI determined stage of question presentation.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 46th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2023
EditorsMichal Ayalon, Boris Koichu, Roza Leikin, Laurie Rubel, Michal Tabach
Pages91-98
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2023
Event46th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2023 - Haifa, Israel
Duration: 16 Jul 202221 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Volume3

Conference

Conference46th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2023
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityHaifa
Period16/07/2221/07/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Education

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