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<p>Word problems are frequently taught in shallow contexts, where students primarily use procedural knowledge to solve problems and struggle to transfer their learning to real-life situations. This study examines how extra-mathematical knowledge and motivation may enhance the learning process. The study involved 345 fifth-grade students (51.2% male) from 25 classes across 11 schools. Tasks and questionnaires were completed online during regular school hours. The results revealed a positive relationship between extra-mathematical knowledge, motivational components, and word problem-solving. Furthermore, word problem-solving improved when extra-mathematical knowledge was paired with higher expectations of success and lower perceptions of cost. These findings highlight the importance of extra-mathematical knowledge, alongside motivation, in improving word problem-solving abilities.</p>

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Students’ motivation as a mediator between extra-mathematical knowledge and word problem-solving

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    2025年6月13日

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  • Hardi Sigus,
  • Kaja Mädamürk

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Word problems are frequently taught in shallow contexts, where students primarily use procedural knowledge to solve problems and struggle to transfer their learning to real-life situations. This study examines how extra-mathematical knowledge and motivation may enhance the learning process. The study involved 345 fifth-grade students (51.2% male) from 25 classes across 11 schools. Tasks and questionnaires were completed online during regular school hours. The results revealed a positive relationship between extra-mathematical knowledge, motivational components, and word problem-solving. Furthermore, word problem-solving improved when extra-mathematical knowledge was paired with higher expectations of success and lower perceptions of cost. These findings highlight the importance of extra-mathematical knowledge, alongside motivation, in improving word problem-solving abilities.