Research Article

An Examination of Mathematics Teachers' Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks

Volume: 27 Number: 2 June 1, 2026
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An Examination of Mathematics Teachers' Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the views of secondary school mathematics teachers regarding the design and implementation of mathematical tasks. The research was conducted using a survey design with the participation of 129 secondary school mathematics teachers. A questionnaire developed by the researchers was administered to the teachers digitally via Google Forms. To obtain more in-depth data, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 volunteer teachers selected from the survey participants. The data obtained were analyzed through content analysis, leading to the generation of codes and themes. The findings revealed that teachers hold diverse understandings of what constitutes a mathematical task. Furthermore, it was found that teachers employ various types of tasks in their classrooms and generally do not rely on a single resource; instead, they combine multiple resources. Additionally, the majority of the teachers reported that they determine the appropriateness of the mathematical tasks they use by primarily considering students’ readiness levels. When determining the cognitive level of mathematical tasks, the most emphasized theme by the teachers was related to cognitive skills and levels of thinking.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 1, 2026

Submission Date

October 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 27 Number: 2

APA
Şahin, M., & Karakuş, F. (2026). An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 27(2), 688-721. https://doi.org/10.29299/kefad.1797591
AMA
1.Şahin M, Karakuş F. An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks. KEFAD. 2026;27(2):688-721. doi:10.29299/kefad.1797591
Chicago
Şahin, Mücahit, and Fatih Karakuş. 2026. “An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 27 (2): 688-721. https://doi.org/10.29299/kefad.1797591.
EndNote
Şahin M, Karakuş F (June 1, 2026) An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 27 2 688–721.
IEEE
[1]M. Şahin and F. Karakuş, “An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks”, KEFAD, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 688–721, June 2026, doi: 10.29299/kefad.1797591.
ISNAD
Şahin, Mücahit - Karakuş, Fatih. “An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 27/2 (June 1, 2026): 688-721. https://doi.org/10.29299/kefad.1797591.
JAMA
1.Şahin M, Karakuş F. An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks. KEFAD. 2026;27:688–721.
MLA
Şahin, Mücahit, and Fatih Karakuş. “An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks”. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 27, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 688-21, doi:10.29299/kefad.1797591.
Vancouver
1.Mücahit Şahin, Fatih Karakuş. An Examination of Mathematics Teachers’ Views on Designing and Implementing Mathematical Tasks. KEFAD. 2026 Jun. 1;27(2):688-721. doi:10.29299/kefad.1797591