Research Article

Explanation of Eighth-Grade Students’ Algebraic Thinking Skills in the Context of Mathematics-Oriented Epistemological Beliefs

Volume: 12 Number: 2 April 30, 2019
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Explanation of Eighth-Grade Students’ Algebraic Thinking Skills in the Context of Mathematics-Oriented Epistemological Beliefs

Abstract

In this study, the skills of algebraic thinking of eighth-grade students were considered in the context of mathematics-oriented epistemological beliefs. A total of 162 students studying at the eighth grade level of a public school in Izmir city center participated in the study. A mathematics-oriented epistemological beliefs scale was used to determine students' epistemological beliefs, and an algebraic thinking tool was used to determine algebraic thinking skills. The responses of the students to the questions aiming to determine the algebraic thinking skills were analysis through rubrics and statistical analysis were carried out to determine the relations. Quantitative data analysis was also supported by qualitative findings from students' response papers. According to the results of the analysis, significant correlations between the mathematics-oriented epistemological beliefs and the algebraic thinking abilities were found to be high, moderate and weak. According to multiple regressions, beliefs about effort, talent, and the existence of a single truth account for 65% of the total variance associated with algebraic thinking. According to qualitative findings, it was determined that students with high beliefs related to the effort were better algebraic thinking. At the end of the study, it was suggested that students should have good algebraic thinking skills by presenting learning experiences that are mathematics-oriented epistemological beliefs.

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Primary Language

Turkish

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Other Fields of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2019

Submission Date

July 31, 2018

Acceptance Date

March 12, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 12 Number: 2

APA
Kaya, D. (2019). Sekizinci Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Cebirsel Düşünme Becerilerinin Matematik Odaklı Epistemolojik İnançlar Bağlamında Açıklanması. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, 12(2), 576-600. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.449387

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