Abstract
This study aims to investigate research trends
in the literature on Data Processing
and Probability learning areas in the
Mathematics Curriculum. To this end, a total of 61 studies performed at elementary
school level (5-8th grades) in Turkey, including 34 papers, 24 theses and 3 dissertations
were reviewed and subjected to content analysis. To reach relevant studies, the
literature was reviewed within the concepts of probability, data processing, graphics
and statistical thinking/literacy. The findings were categorized into themes
including keywords, methods, designs, sample sizes, instruments, data analysis
methods and objectives and results of the research. The data was interpreted
based on percentage and frequency, and the findings were presented in tables.
Based on the findings obtained, it was determined that most of the studies have
been performed to examine the effectiveness of teaching methods suitable of
being used in Data and Probability. It was also found that the most commonly
used methods are quantitative methods and the most commonly used designs are
experimental designs, and that the data have been obtained mostly through
achievement tests. When the results of the studies have been examined, it was
concluded that the most effective learning method is cooperative learning, and
that the biggest challenge is related to line chart.