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September 10, 2025Unnes Journal of Mathematics EducationOpen Access

From Perception to Error: A Study of Ghanaian Learners’ Errors in Solving Algebra Tasks

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JBJoseph BaidooUniversity of Education, Winneba

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This mixed-method study explores Ghanaian learners' perceptions of algebraic word problems, revealing how these perceptions lead to comprehension and transformation errors.

Key Points

  • Many Ghanaian learners perceive algebraic word problems as confusing, leading to significant comprehension errors.
  • High rates of specific errors include misinterpreting unknowns (77.5%) and ignoring negative signs (73.5%).
  • A sequential explanatory mixed-method design, including surveys and interviews, was employed to gather detailed learner insights.
  • Inadequate support and large class sizes were identified as key factors influencing learners' challenges with algebra.

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Joseph Baidoo (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c192579b7b07f3a0616e81https://doi.org/10.15294/ujme.v14i2.23433
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