Supporting the Experiences of Middle School Mathematics Teachers Working in Science and Art Centers Regarding the Statistical Investigation Process

Abstract

The statistical research process consists of the stages of formulating a statistical research question, making a data collection plan in line with the statistical research question, analyzing the data, and interpreting the findings. This process is important for individuals to make sense of the data and to approach the findings critically. This study aims to support the professional development of middle school mathematics teachers working in science and art centers regarding the statistical research process. The study group consists of three middle school mathematics teachers working in a science and art center Within the scope of the study, objectives were determined for supporting teachers' professional development based on their previous experiences with the statistical investigation process. In line with these objectives, the trajectory to be followed for professional development and the tools to be used were developed. Through these methods and tools, participants experienced the statistical research process. It was observed that the implemented professional development program contributed to achieving the goals aimed at supporting the participants' professional development.

Keywords

• Statistical research process
• statistical content knowledge
• technological statistical knowledge

Bilim ve Sanat Merkezlerinde Çalışan Ortaokul Matematik Öğretmenlerinin İstatistiksel Araştırma Sürecine Yönelik Deneyimlerinin Desteklenmesi*

Öz

İstatistiksel araştırma süreci, istatistiksel bir araştırma sorusu oluşturabilme, istatistiksel araştırma sorusu doğrultusunda veri toplama planı yapabilme, verileri analiz edebilme ve elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda yorum yapabilme aşamalarından oluşmaktadır. Bu süreç bireylerin verileri anlamlandırabilmesi ve bulgulara eleştirel bakabilmesi için önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, bilim ve sanat merkezlerinde görev yapan ortaokul matematik öğretmenlerinin istatistiksel araştırma sürecine yönelik mesleki gelişimlerini sağlamak amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma grubu bir bilim ve sanat merkezinde görev yapan 3 ortaokul matematik öğretmenidir. Çalışma kapsamında öğretmenlerin istatistiksel araştırma sürecine yönelik önceki deneyimlerinden yola çıkarak öğretmenlerin mesleki gelişimini desteklemeye yönelik izlenecek yola dair hedefler belirlenmiş, hedefler doğrultusunda mesleki gelişim için izlenecek yol ve kullanılacak araçlar geliştirilmiştir. Bu yol ve araçlarla öğretmenler istatistiksel araştırma sürecini deneyimlemiştir. Uygulanan mesleki gelişim programının, öğretmenlerin mesleki gelişimlerini sağlamaya yönelik hedeflere ulaşmaya katkı sunduğu gözlenmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• İstatistiksel araştırma süreci
• mesleki gelişim
• teknolojik pedagojik istatistik bilgisi

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