An application example on the realistic mathematics education
Abstract
It aims to investigate primary school teachers' views related to realistic mathematics teaching practices in this research. This is a qualitative study. The research was conducted with eight primary school teachers. The teachers were first given theoretical information about realistic mathematics education. Then, they worked in pairs on context problems. Before the practice session, the teachers' perspectives about realistic mathematics education were taken through pre-interview forms, then after the practice session, post-interview forms were used to get the teachers' point of views. Their pre and post perspectives were compared in order to observe the changes in their point of views. The data were analysed through descriptive analysis. The results showed that primary school teachers had limited knowledge about realistic mathematics education before the practice session. After the practice session, they expressed their positive ideas about realistic mathematics teaching. They also added that they can use this method in their classes while teaching mathematics.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
October 1, 2016
Submission Date
June 16, 2016
Acceptance Date
September 14, 2016
Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 2 Number: 4
