Research Article

The effect of mathematical modeling activities on seventh grade students’ mathematical literacy and affective outcomes

Number: 78 April 30, 2026
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The effect of mathematical modeling activities on seventh grade students’ mathematical literacy and affective outcomes

Abstract

This study examines the effect of mathematical modeling activities on seventh-grade students’ mathematical literacy levels and some affective outcomes. A quasi-experimental framework was created; in this framework, students were assigned to experimental and control groups, and their pre-test and post-test results were compared. The sample consisted of 52 seventh grade students attending a public middle school. MANCOVA was used to analyze the data, followed by ANCOVA as follow up analyses. The results revealed that mathematical modeling activities had a statistically significant effect on students’ mathematical literacy posttest scores. However, no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of mathematical literacy self efficacy, engagement, and attitudes toward mathematics. Student opinions indicated that the modeling interventions successfully promoted mathematical thinking and clarified the relevance of mathematics to real-life contexts and that mathematical modeling activities were perceived positively. Overall, the findings suggest that mathematical modeling activities constitute an effective instructional approach for improving students’ cognitive learning outcomes in mathematics.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported under project number 814-YL-22, accepted by the Scientific Research Projects Commission of Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University.

Project Number

MAKÜ BAP 814-YL-22

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 14, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 78

APA
Topcu, A., & Gürel, R. (2026). The effect of mathematical modeling activities on seventh grade students’ mathematical literacy and affective outcomes. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Education Faculty, 78, 32-49. https://doi.org/10.21764/maeuefd.1863046

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