Research Article

Mathematics Teachers' Views on Skill-Based Mathematics Questions

Number: 3 December 30, 2025
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Mathematics Teachers' Views on Skill-Based Mathematics Questions

Abstract

This study aims to examine high school mathematics teachers’ perspectives on skill-based mathematics questions and determine the extent to which they incorporate such questions into their teaching practices. Designed as a case study within the qualitative research paradigm, the study is conducted with the participation of 15 high school mathematics teachers working in the Catalca district of Istanbul. Data are collected through a semi-structured interview form, and the findings are analyzed using descriptive analysis, which allows for the presentation of results in tabular form. The results reveal that teachers define skill-based mathematics questions as tasks that require reading comprehension, logical reasoning, interpretation, and higher-order thinking skills rather than memorization or direct procedural application. These questions are generally described as lengthy, cognitively demanding, and focused on understanding and modelling mathematical situations. Teachers regard skill-based questions as valuable tools for developing students’ analytical and interpretive skills and for enabling them to relate mathematics to real-life contexts. Moreover, they state that such questions are effective in distinguishing students with higher levels of mathematical achievement and proficiency. However, it is found that teachers are unable to allocate sufficient time to these questions in their lessons due to concerns about covering the curriculum, the length of the questions, time constraints, and students’ proficiency levels. Based on the findings, it is recommended that greater emphasis be placed on classroom-based reading activities from an early age, that the time allocated to learning outcomes and lesson hours be reconsidered, and that in-service training programs for teachers be planned.

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Ethical Statement

This article is based on the master's thesis titled “ Investigation of High School Mathematics Teachers' Approaches to New Generation Mathematics Questions and Their Use in Their Lessons” that I completed in 2023 under the supervision of Assistant Professor Banu Yaman-Ortas (Master's Thesis, Trakya University, Edirne, Türkiye, 2023). The article titled “Mathematics Teachers' Views on Skill-Based Mathematics Questions” is original research; we hereby state that we have acted in accordance with scientific ethics, principles, and rules at all stages of this research (preparation, literature review, data collection, data analysis, and presentation); that all sources consulted in the course of this study have been duly included in the reference list; that no sources not consulted have been included; that no alterations have been made to the data during their use; that the research does not contain any form of plagiarism; and that we have complied with our ethical duties and responsibilities by fully accepting all the terms and conditions of the Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive of Higher Education Institutions and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Principles. We further state that we accept full moral and legal responsibility for any consequences that may arise should any situation contrary to the statements made herein be identified in relation to our research.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: 3

APA
Ünal, A., & Yaman Ortaş, B. (2025). Beceri Temelli Matematik Sorularına İlişkin Matematik Öğretmenlerinin Görüşleri. İstanbul Eğitim Dergisi, 3, 366-392. https://doi.org/10.71270/istanbulegitim.istj.1807683

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