Relationship between Elementary School Students' Numeracy and Number Sense

Abstract

Numbers are fundamental mathematical concepts that underlie various other mathematical principles. This research investigates the relationship between number sense and the numeracy abilities of fifth-grade elementary school students. A cross-sectional survey method was used, with 205 respondents voluntarily participating. The results showed a reciprocal relationship between number sense and numeracy in elementary school students. Emphasising number sense can enhance flexibility in numeracy solutions. Number sense can be developed through assigning math tasks related to the students' environment or associating it with other learning processes. The study emphasises the importance of number sense in the primary school mathematics curriculum.

Fostering mathematical connections and habits of mind: A problem-based learning module for elementary education

“…Furthermore, he states that there is no strong evidence that most students achieve adequate mastery of basic numeracy skills solely by engaging in problem-based learning. Contrary to Westwood's opinion, we reference research of Rahmawati et al (2023) indicating that the more students are exposed to context-based problems, the more proficient they become in practicing their number sense, and vice versa. Number sense and operations enable them to solve numerical problems effectively, efficiently, and flexibly.…”