Mastering High School Math: The Power Of AlgebraicThinking In High School

Mastering High School Math: The Power Of Algebraic Thinking In High School
Teacher Duli Pllana, Jose Marti STEM Academy, CS-USA / Teacher Rudy Baez, Jose Marti STEM Academy. CS-USA / Teacher Henry Sanchez, Jose Marti STEM Academy, CS-USA / Prof. Dr. Alm Lama, University for Business and Technology, Kosovo / Teacher Jadee Cespedez, Jose Marti STEM Academy, CS-USA / Teacher Rozalin Bekiet, Jose Marti STEM Academy, CS-USA / Teacher Neril Sandeep, Jose Marti STEM Academy, CS-USA

(Presented at the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES), which took place on October 16-19, 2024 in Los Angeles, USA. (https://www.istes.org/event/iconses/2025), and at the International Conference on Engineering, Science and Technology (IConEST) (https://www.istes.org/event/iconest/2025) organized by the International Society for Technology, Education and Science (ISTES) http://www.istes.org)

This study investigates how high school students engage with algebraic thinking through classroom problem-solving and collaborative tasks, such as observing algebra classes and analyzing assignments and exams. By observing students in Grades 9 and 10, collecting samples of their algebraic work (classwork, homework, mathematical projects, quizzes, and tests), and analyzing patterns of reasoning, the research identifies both productive strategies and common misconceptions among high school students. Findings reveal that while students often rely on procedural approaches, opportunities for generalization and symbolic reasoning significantly enhance their conceptual understanding. Procedural strategies are rooted in conceptual knowledge; the ability to read and explain their process
reflects students’ conceptual understanding in algebra. Exercising both procedural and conceptual knowledge leads to the development of algebraic thinking. Finally, the study concludes with recommendations for teaching practices that foster deep algebraic thinking and strengthen problem-solving skills by integrating both procedural and conceptual approaches. Consequently, algebraic thinking enables high school students to master mathematical strategies and succeed in STEM subjects, including art.

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