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The Difference of Mathematic Literacy Problems from Other Problems: Evaluations of Secondary School Students

Year 2019, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 165 - 176, 24.11.2019
https://doi.org/10.31805/acjes.646648

Abstract

The importance of the concept of mathematics literacy and the fact that it is seen as a remedy for eliminating the gap between school mathematics and life necessitated a more detailed discussion of the concept. In this study, it is aimed to determine students’ thoughts and evaluations about mathematical literacy problems in a research process in which mathematical literacy problems are solved with middle school students. The study group consisted of 105 students: 27 fifth grade, 28 sixth grade, 25 seventh grade and 25 eighth grade. In the 98-hour mathematical literacy problem solving application, the data obtained from the diaries filled out by the students on a weekly basis were examined and their opinions about mathematical literacy problems were determined. In this context, students’ views (i) assessments about the solution of mathematical literacy problems (ii) assessments of the characteristics of mathematical literacy problems (iii) other assessments are divided into categories. The students’ views also pointed out that there is a suitable environment for mathematics literacy applications. The results were found to be highly consistent with the mathematical literacy literature.

References

  • Altun, M., & Bozkurt, I. (2017). Matematik okuryazarlığı problemleri için yeni bir sınıflama önerisi. Eğitim ve Bilim, 42(190), 171-188.
  • Bansilal, S., Webb, L., & James, A. (2015). Teacher training for mathematical literacy: A case study taking the past into the future. South African Journal of Education, 35(1), 01-10.
  • Colwell, J., & Enderson, M. C. (2016). “When I hear literacy”: Using pre-service teachers' perceptions of mathematical literacy to inform program changes in teacher education. Teaching and Teacher Education, 53, 63-74.
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  • De Lange, J. (2003). Mathematics for literacy. In B.L. Madison, & L.A. Steen (Eds.), Quantitative literacy. Why numeracy matters for schools and colleges (pp. 75−89). Princeton, NJ: The National Council on Education and the Disciplines.
  • Firdaus, F. M., Wahyudin, & Herman, T. (2017). Improving primary students' mathematical literacy through problem based learning and direct instruction. Educational Research and Reviews, 12(4), 212-219.
  • Goldman, S. R., & Hasselbring, T. S. (1997). Achieving meaningful mathematics literacy for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(2), 198-208.
  • Hoogland, K. (2003). Mathematical literacy and numeracy. Utrecht: APS, National Center for School Improvement.
  • Höfer, T., & Beckmann, A. (2009). Supporting mathematical literacy: examples from a cross-curricular project. ZDM, 41(1-2), 223-230.
  • Jablonka, E. (2003). Mathematical literacy. In Second international handbook of mathematics education (pp. 75-102). Springer Netherlands.
  • Johnson, H., Watson, P. A., Delahunty, T., McSwiggen, P., & Smith, T. (2011). What it is they do: Differentiating knowledge and literacy practices across content disciplines. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 55(2), 100-109.
  • Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı (MEB), (2011). PISA Türkiye. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yenilik ve Eğitim Teknolojileri Genel Müdürlüğü, Eğitek: Ankara.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). (1989). Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. Reston, VA: Author.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). (2000). Principles and standards for school mathematics. Reston, Va: NationalCouncil of Mathematics Teachers.
  • Ojose, B. (2011). Mathematics literacy: Are we able to put the mathematics we learn into everyday use? Journal of Mathematics Education, 4(1), 89-100.
  • Siebert, D., & Draper, R. J. (2012). Reconceptualizing literacy and instruction for mathematics classrooms. Adolescent Literacy in the Academic Disciplines: General Principles and Practical Strategies, 172-198.
  • Spangenberg, E. D. (2012). Thinking styles of mathematics and mathematical literacy learners: ımplications for subject choice. Pythagoras, 33(3), 1-12.
  • Tai, C., Leon, S., & Hung, J. (2014). Mathematical Literacy of Indigenous Students in Taiwan. International Research Journal of Sustainable Science & Engineering, 2(3), 1-5.
  • Yore, L. D., Pimm, D., & Tuan, H. L. (2007). The literacy component of mathematical and scientific literacy. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 5(4), 559-589.

Matematik Okuryazarlığı Problemlerinin Diğer Problem Türlerinden Farkı: Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Değerlendirmeleri

Year 2019, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 165 - 176, 24.11.2019
https://doi.org/10.31805/acjes.646648

Abstract

Bireyin gelişen ve yeni beceriler gerektiren dünyaya uyum sağlaması için okullarda çok sayıda eleştirel düşünme deneyimi yaşatılıp, yaşamsal durumlar üzerinde uygulamalar yapılması, ilgili literatürde vurgulanmaktadır. Öğrencilerin bilgilerini bir uygulama alanından diğerine etkili bir şekilde aktarabilmeleri için, pek çok farklı durum ve bağlam içeren problemleri çözme deneyimi yaşamaları gerekir. Bu çalışma kapsamında ortaokul öğrencileri ile MO problemleri çözüldüğü bir araştırma sürecinde, öğrencilerin MO problemleri hakkındaki düşünceleri ve değerlendirmelerini belirlemek amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma grubu 27 beşinci sınıf, 28 altıncı sınıf, 25 yedinci sınıf ve 25 sekizinci sınıf olmak üzere 105 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Yapılan toplam 98 saatlik MO problemi çözme uygulamasında süreç içinde öğrencilerin haftalık olarak doldurdukları günlüklerden elde edilen veriler incelenerek ortaokul öğrencilerinin MO problemleri hakkındaki görüşleri belirlenmiştir. Bu kapsamda öğrenci görüşleri (i) MO problemlerinin çözümü hakkındaki değerlendirmeler (ii) MO problemlerinin karakteristiğine ilişkin değerlendirmeler (iii) diğer değerlendirmeler şeklinde kategorilere ayrılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçların matematik okuryazarlığı literatürü ile yüksek oranda tutarlı olduğu belirlenmiştir.

References

  • Altun, M., & Bozkurt, I. (2017). Matematik okuryazarlığı problemleri için yeni bir sınıflama önerisi. Eğitim ve Bilim, 42(190), 171-188.
  • Bansilal, S., Webb, L., & James, A. (2015). Teacher training for mathematical literacy: A case study taking the past into the future. South African Journal of Education, 35(1), 01-10.
  • Colwell, J., & Enderson, M. C. (2016). “When I hear literacy”: Using pre-service teachers' perceptions of mathematical literacy to inform program changes in teacher education. Teaching and Teacher Education, 53, 63-74.
  • De Lange, J. (1987). Mathematics, insight and meaning. University.
  • De Lange, J. (2003). Mathematics for literacy. In B.L. Madison, & L.A. Steen (Eds.), Quantitative literacy. Why numeracy matters for schools and colleges (pp. 75−89). Princeton, NJ: The National Council on Education and the Disciplines.
  • Firdaus, F. M., Wahyudin, & Herman, T. (2017). Improving primary students' mathematical literacy through problem based learning and direct instruction. Educational Research and Reviews, 12(4), 212-219.
  • Goldman, S. R., & Hasselbring, T. S. (1997). Achieving meaningful mathematics literacy for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(2), 198-208.
  • Hoogland, K. (2003). Mathematical literacy and numeracy. Utrecht: APS, National Center for School Improvement.
  • Höfer, T., & Beckmann, A. (2009). Supporting mathematical literacy: examples from a cross-curricular project. ZDM, 41(1-2), 223-230.
  • Jablonka, E. (2003). Mathematical literacy. In Second international handbook of mathematics education (pp. 75-102). Springer Netherlands.
  • Johnson, H., Watson, P. A., Delahunty, T., McSwiggen, P., & Smith, T. (2011). What it is they do: Differentiating knowledge and literacy practices across content disciplines. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 55(2), 100-109.
  • Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı (MEB), (2011). PISA Türkiye. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yenilik ve Eğitim Teknolojileri Genel Müdürlüğü, Eğitek: Ankara.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). (1989). Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. Reston, VA: Author.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). (2000). Principles and standards for school mathematics. Reston, Va: NationalCouncil of Mathematics Teachers.
  • Ojose, B. (2011). Mathematics literacy: Are we able to put the mathematics we learn into everyday use? Journal of Mathematics Education, 4(1), 89-100.
  • Siebert, D., & Draper, R. J. (2012). Reconceptualizing literacy and instruction for mathematics classrooms. Adolescent Literacy in the Academic Disciplines: General Principles and Practical Strategies, 172-198.
  • Spangenberg, E. D. (2012). Thinking styles of mathematics and mathematical literacy learners: ımplications for subject choice. Pythagoras, 33(3), 1-12.
  • Tai, C., Leon, S., & Hung, J. (2014). Mathematical Literacy of Indigenous Students in Taiwan. International Research Journal of Sustainable Science & Engineering, 2(3), 1-5.
  • Yore, L. D., Pimm, D., & Tuan, H. L. (2007). The literacy component of mathematical and scientific literacy. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 5(4), 559-589.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Other Fields of Education
Journal Section Articles
Authors

İşıl Bozkurt 0000-0002-0720-7413

Murat Altun 0000-0001-8853-8523

Publication Date November 24, 2019
Submission Date November 14, 2019
Acceptance Date November 22, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Volume: 3 Issue: 2

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APA Bozkurt, İ., & Altun, M. (2019). Matematik Okuryazarlığı Problemlerinin Diğer Problem Türlerinden Farkı: Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Değerlendirmeleri. Academy Journal of Educational Sciences, 3(2), 165-176. https://doi.org/10.31805/acjes.646648