Investigation of Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Visual Mathematics Literacy and Perceptions of Problem-Solving Skill

Volume: 9 Number: 4 December 1, 2016
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Investigation of Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Visual Mathematics Literacy and Perceptions of Problem-Solving Skill

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The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between self-efficacy perceptions of visual mathematics literacy and perceptions of problem-solving skill of middle school students. Students’ self-efficacy perceptions of visual mathematics literacy are determined with a scale developed by Bekdemir and Duran (2012); and, an inventory, developed by Serin, Bulut Serin and Saygılı (2010), was administered to establish their perceptions towards problem-solving skill. Scales were applied on 338 randomly selected middle school students studying on 3rd and 4th grades of three state schools including one from Kars and two from Erzurum provinces. According to the results of the research, there is a positive directional, low and significant correlation between self-efficacy perception of visual mathematics literacy and perception of problem-solving skill. About % 9 of the differentiation in perception of problem-solving skill of students originate from self-efficacy perception of visual mathematics literacy. Self-efficacy perceptions of visual mathematics literacy of students significantly differ on gender, in favor of girls. Howewer students’ perceptions of problem-solving skill did not significantly differ on gender.

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December 1, 2016

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December 1, 2016

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Year 2016 Volume: 9 Number: 4

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Özdemir, F., Duran, M., & Kaplan, A. (2016). Investigation of Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Visual Mathematics Literacy and Perceptions of Problem-Solving Skill. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, 9(4), 532-554. https://izlik.org/JA47MK25NZ