Research Article

Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking

Volume: 6 Number: 2 June 30, 2017
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Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking

Abstract

In this study, the purpose is to examine (i) the algebraic thinking levels of seventh grade students according to gender; and (ii) the positive and negative skill deficiency of them in learning algebra. The literature review method was used in the study, which was conducted with 185 students at seventh grade. The data collection tool, the studies in the literature were used, and the “Algebraic Thinking Level Determination Tool (ATLDT)”, which was prepared by considering the acquisitions given in secondary school mathematics course books and in the curriculum. The scale consisted of 10 questions. The descriptive statistical techniques were made use of in the analysis of the data. According to the descriptive analysis results, it was determined that the true answer rates of the students on algebraic learning field decreased at an obvious manner from the first stage towards the last stage. The positive skill deficiencies of the students were at 27% in the second stage; 13% in the third stage; and negative skill deficiencies of them were at 49% in the second stage; and 19% in the third stage. On the other hand, the general average of the students in algebraic thinking level was 15.09; the average of male students according to each question was 1.32; and that of the female students was determined as 1.70. It was recommended in the study to conduct longitudinal studies within the curriculum intended to determine the basic reasons of the difficulties experienced in algebra by students.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Deniz Kaya
T.C. MİLLİ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2017

Submission Date

April 25, 2017

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Kaya, D. (2017). Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, 6(2), 657-675. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.309000
AMA
1.Kaya D. Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking. BUEFAD. 2017;6(2):657-675. doi:10.14686/buefad.309000
Chicago
Kaya, Deniz. 2017. “Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 6 (2): 657-75. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.309000.
EndNote
Kaya D (June 1, 2017) Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 6 2 657–675.
IEEE
[1]D. Kaya, “Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking”, BUEFAD, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 657–675, June 2017, doi: 10.14686/buefad.309000.
ISNAD
Kaya, Deniz. “Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 6/2 (June 1, 2017): 657-675. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.309000.
JAMA
1.Kaya D. Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking. BUEFAD. 2017;6:657–675.
MLA
Kaya, Deniz. “Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, vol. 6, no. 2, June 2017, pp. 657-75, doi:10.14686/buefad.309000.
Vancouver
1.Deniz Kaya. Examination the Skills and Levels of Seventh Grade Students on Algebraic Thinking. BUEFAD. 2017 Jun. 1;6(2):657-75. doi:10.14686/buefad.309000

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