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  • Educational Psychology
  • Mathematics Education

Background:

  • Graphical information interpretation is crucial for modern science and math literacy.
  • Understanding graphs is essential for students to succeed in academic and real-world problem-solving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how fundamental numerical skills influence students' ability to interpret graphical data.
  • To identify key predictors of graph reading performance in secondary school students.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 750 German students (grades 9-11).
  • Multiple regression analysis to evaluate determinants of graph reading performance.
  • Inclusion of predictors such as number line estimation, arithmetic operations, general cognitive ability, age, and gender.

Main Results:

  • Number line estimation, subtraction skills, and conceptual knowledge were significant predictors of graph reading performance.
  • These numerical abilities remained significant even when controlling for general cognitive ability.
  • Basic numerical skills are vital for real-life problem-solving in secondary education.

Conclusions:

  • Fundamental numerical abilities play a critical role in students' capacity to interpret graphical information.
  • Educational interventions should consider strengthening basic numerical skills to enhance graph comprehension.
  • The findings underscore the continued relevance of foundational math skills in contemporary education.