Australian Council for Educational Research

An Evidence-Based Learning Progression for Multiplicative Thinking with Whole Numbers: Identifying Transition Barriers in Years 3 to 6

Multiplicative thinking (MT) is a key foundation for fractions, proportional reasoning, and algebra, yet many students experience persistent barriers in transitioning from additive to MT. This study analysed responses from 253 Australian students in Years 3 to 6 to the Diagnostic...