Conference Paper

The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension

Volume: 3 Number: 1 September 15, 2018
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The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension

Abstract

Besides algorithmic thinking is a basic mathematical skill that places on the centre of mathematical processes such as problem solving, programming and coding, it is seen that studies related to algorithmic thinking in the literature are very limited. In this context, this study aims to investigate the algorithmic thinking skills of secondary school students at a theoretical dimension. This is a case study and the study group consist of 138 students in total studying at 5th and 6th grades of different public secondary schools in the province of Ordu. Roughly, fifty-four and forty-five percents of the study group consist of female and male and fifty and forty-nine percent of them consist of fifth and sixth graders respectively. Criteria sampling method of objective sampling methods was used in determining the study group and Algorithmic Thinking Test developed by the author as a data collection tool was administered to the students in the study group. As a result of the study, the algorithmic thinking skills of the students were assessed considering the sub-dimensions of these skills and students in the study group had 43% of the achievement averages in using algorithmic thinking skills at the end of the study. It is seen that algorithmic tasks are the most successful questions for the students, and the logic is the most unsuccessful. Some recommendations were presented for relevant studies that can be carried out about the subject in the future.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Suheda Yıldız This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 15, 2018

Submission Date

August 9, 2018

Acceptance Date

December 3, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Yavuz Mumcu, H., & Yıldız, S. (2018). The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi, 3(1), 41-48. https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR
AMA
1.Yavuz Mumcu H, Yıldız S. The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi. 2018;3(1):41-48. https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR
Chicago
Yavuz Mumcu, Hayal, and Suheda Yıldız. 2018. “The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension”. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi 3 (1): 41-48. https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR.
EndNote
Yavuz Mumcu H, Yıldız S (September 1, 2018) The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi 3 1 41–48.
IEEE
[1]H. Yavuz Mumcu and S. Yıldız, “The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension”, MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 41–48, Sept. 2018, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR
ISNAD
Yavuz Mumcu, Hayal - Yıldız, Suheda. “The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension”. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi 3/1 (September 1, 2018): 41-48. https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR.
JAMA
1.Yavuz Mumcu H, Yıldız S. The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi. 2018;3:41–48.
MLA
Yavuz Mumcu, Hayal, and Suheda Yıldız. “The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension”. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 1, Sept. 2018, pp. 41-48, https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR.
Vancouver
1.Hayal Yavuz Mumcu, Suheda Yıldız. The Investigation of Algorithmic Thinking Skills of 5th and 6th Graders at a Theoretical Dimension. MATDER Matematik Eğitimi Dergisi [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 1;3(1):41-8. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA47BC58MR