Research Article

Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers

Volume: 19 Number: 84 November 30, 2019
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Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers

Abstract

Purpose: The present study aims to examine the mathematics teachers’ and the pre-service teachers’ problem-posing skills for mathematical literacy (ML). Research Methods: This research was carried out using the case study model. The study group consisted of 13 pre-service mathematics teachers and five middle school mathematics teachers who took ML courses in undergraduate and graduate education. In this context, three free problem-posing activities were asked to pose problems for ML from the participants. The problems posed by the participants were examined through descriptive analysis. The theoretical basis in the PISA study was accepted as the framework in data analysis. Findings: Analyzes showed that the problems posed by the participants were mostly open-ended problems. According to the context of the posed problems, occupational and personal context problems were found to be dominant. The findings showed that the posed problems were more about change-relationships and space-shape concerning mathematical content. Regarding mathematical processes, the average score of employing skills was higher than formulating and interpreting skills scores. The findings suggest that the teachers are more successful than pre-service teachers in problem-posing activities for ML. Implications for Research and Practice: It was understood that there was a need for theoretical and practical courses that clarify the application of ML in different problem types. Challenges to pose unstructured problems for ML should be removed. The situations and content of mathematics used in ML problems should be made more effective and diversified.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Kemal Ozgen
Türkiye

Publication Date

November 30, 2019

Submission Date

February 6, 2019

Acceptance Date

February 15, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2019 Volume: 19 Number: 84

APA
Ozgen, K. (2019). Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 19(84), 179-212. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9
AMA
1.Ozgen K. Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019;19(84):179-212. doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9
Chicago
Ozgen, Kemal. 2019. “Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19 (84): 179-212. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9.
EndNote
Ozgen K (November 1, 2019) Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19 84 179–212.
IEEE
[1]K. Ozgen, “Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers”, Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 19, no. 84, pp. 179–212, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9.
ISNAD
Ozgen, Kemal. “Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 19/84 (November 1, 2019): 179-212. https://doi.org/10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9.
JAMA
1.Ozgen K. Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019;19:179–212.
MLA
Ozgen, Kemal. “Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers”. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, vol. 19, no. 84, Nov. 2019, pp. 179-12, doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9.
Vancouver
1.Kemal Ozgen. Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research. 2019 Nov. 1;19(84):179-212. doi:10.14689/ejer.2019.84.9