A Meta-Synthesis Study on Algebraic Thinking Skill

Abstract

Algebraic thinking skills and algebraic achievements seem to be inadequate in the most of the researches in recent years. This leds to the research into algebraic thinking skills. Purpose of research, examine algebraic thinking in terms of prerequisite skills and critical process. In this study, meta-synthesis method was used. In this context between 2005 and 2016 by using “algebra” and “algebraic thinking” keywords 23 research which suitable for inclusion criteria in study are examined and presented with support of researcher. In the large part of studies examined, it has been found that both pattern generalizations for prerequisite skills and critical period is between 4-12 years for algebraic thinking.

Keywords

• Algebra,Algebraic thinking,Meta-synthesis method

Cebirsel Düşünme Becerisi Üzerine Bir Meta-Sentez Çalışması

Abstract

Cebirsel düşünme üzerine son yıllarda yapılan araştırmaların çoğunda cebirsel düşünme ve işlem becerilerinin yetersiz olduğu görülmüştür. Bu durum ise araştırmacıları cebirsel düşünme becerisi üzerine araştırma yapmaya yöneltmiştir. Araştırmanın amacı; cebirsel düşünme becerisi ile ilgili yapılan çalışmaları, meta-sentez yöntemi ile cebirsel düşünmede ön koşul beceriler ve kritik süreç açısından incelemektir. Bu bağlamda, “cebir” ve “cebirsel düşünme” anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak yapılan tarama sonucu yayınlandığı 2005-2016 yılları arasında ulaşılan tezlerden dâhil edilme kriterlerine uygun olan 23 çalışma incelenmiş ve sonuçlar araştırmacı önerileriyle desteklenerek sunulmuştur. İncelenen çalışmaların büyük kısmında cebirsel düşünmede, ön koşul beceriler için örüntü genellemelerinin ve kritik süreç olarak da 4-12 yaş aralığının belirtildiği görülmüştür.

Keywords

• Cebir,Cebirsel düşünme,Meta-sentez metodu

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