The Relationship Between Reading and Mathematics Achievement: Findings from Meta-Analysis

Hakan Ulum; Tuncay Küçükdanacı

doi:10.52911/itall.1494180

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Okumak ve Matematik Başarısı Arasındaki İlişki: Meta Analizden Bulgular

Abstract

Bu meta-analiz çalışması, okuma becerileri ile matematik başarısı arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen nicel araştırmaların bulgularını analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Eğitim alanında okuma becerileri ile matematik başarısı arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen makaleler bu çalışmanın veri kaynağını oluşturmaktadır. Toplam 13 çalışma ve 397882 öğrenciden elde edilen veriler birleştirilmiştir. Meta analizde etki büyüklüğünü hesaplamak için Standartlaştırılmış Ortalamalardaki Fark kullanılmıştır. Her çalışmadan korelasyon, t-değeri, p-değeri, ortalama, standart sapma ve örneklem büyüklüğü gibi nicel veriler elde edilmiştir. İki bağımsız kodlayıcı ile %92 uyum oranı elde edilerek kodlayıcılar arası güvenilirlik sağlanmıştır. Meta-analiz Comprehensive Meta-Analysis yazılımı ile gerçekleştirilmiş ve hem sabit hem de rastgele etkiler modelleri incelenmiştir. Etki büyüklüklerindeki heterojenlik Q ve I2 analizleri ile belirlenmiştir. Yayın yanlılığı dört farklı yöntemle test edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, okuma ve matematik başarısı arasında güçlü bir bağlantı olduğunun altını çizmektedir. Bununla birlikte, veri analizi heterojenliği ortaya koyarak bu ilişkide potansiyel bir karmaşıklığa ve çeşitli faktörlerin etkisinin değişebileceğine işaret etmektedir. Analiz, alt gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar bulmamıştır. Eğitim seviyesi, coğrafi konum ve araştırma türü gibi moderatörler okuma ve matematik başarısı arasındaki ilişkiyi önemli ölçüde etkilememiştir. Bu da okuma ve matematik başarısı arasındaki ilişkinin farklı gruplar arasında genel olarak tutarlı olduğunu göstermektedir. Okuma ve matematik başarısı arasındaki ilişkinin bu meta-analizi, önemli eğitim uygulamaları ve politika çıkarımlarına sahiptir.

Keywords

Okuma, Matematik, Başarı, Meta-analiz

The Relationship Between Reading and Mathematics Achievement: Findings from Meta-Analysis

Abstract

This meta-analysis study aims to analyse the findings of quantitative studies examining the relationship between reading skills and mathematics achievement. Articles discussing the relationship between reading skills and mathematics achievement in the education field constitute this study's data source. Data from 13 studies and 397882 students were combined. The Difference in Standardized Means was used to calculate the effect size in the meta-analysis. Quantitative data such as correlation, t-value, p-value, mean, standard deviation and sample size were obtained from each study. Inter-coder reliability was ensured by receiving a 92% agreement rate with two independent coders. Meta-analysis was performed with Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software, and both fixed and random effects models were examined. Heterogeneity in effect sizes was determined by Q and I2 analyses. Publication bias was tested with four different methods. The results underline a strong link between reading and math achievement. However, the data analysis reveals heterogeneity, suggesting a potential complexity in this relationship and that the influence of various factors may vary. The study found no statistically significant differences between subgroups. Moderators such as education level, geographical location and type of research did not significantly affect the relationship between reading and math achievement. This suggests that the relationship between reading and math achievement is generally consistent across different groups. This meta-analysis of the relationship between reading and math achievement has critical educational practice and policy implications.

Keywords

Reading, Mathematics, Achievement, Meta-analysis

Supporting Institution

Bu çalışma 1-5 Mayıs 2024 tarihinde Uluslararası Eğitim Yönetimi Formunda (EYFOR) sözlü bildiri olarak sunulmuştur.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis

Authors

Hakan Ulum ^*
0000-0002-1398-6935
Türkiye

Tuncay Küçükdanacı
0000-0002-5039-4656
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

June 30, 2024

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

June 1, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 28, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 1

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1.Hakan Ulum, Tuncay Küçükdanacı. The Relationship Between Reading and Mathematics Achievement: Findings from Meta-Analysis. ITALL. 2024 Jun. 1;5(1):153-70. doi:10.52911/itall.1494180

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