In
this study, it was aimed to analyze teachers’ usage and preference of
mathematical models at their teaching of integers and operations with integers.
This study was done as a case study, which is a type of qualitative research,
was done with 5 different mathematics teachers working in Niğde province during
2016-2017 academic year. Data about teacher related issues were gathered
through “Lesson Observation Form”. All the lessons about integers and
operations with integers in 6th and 7th grade levels mathematics classes were
videotaped in volunteer teachers’ classrooms. With the help of video records
and lesson observation form, teaching processes were analyzed for the usage of
models. In this study, descriptive analysis technique was used for analyzing
data gathered. Data gathered indicated that teachers didn’t regularly use the
models presented in the curriculum and textbooks, and besides, they preferred
using more models in 6th grade courses than 7th grade courses.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Other Fields of Education |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2020 |
Submission Date | January 30, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | May 14, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 |