Research Article

Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems

Volume: 10 Number: 2 January 29, 2024
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Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to determine pre-service middle school mathematics teachers’ habits of mind. The method of the study was determined as a case study. Participants are 23 junior pre-service middle school mathematics teachers. Data were collected with four open-ended linear and quadratic pattern problems. The clinical interviews were conducted with six of the pre-service teachers. In the analysis of the data, content analysis was carried out using habits of mind framework for pattern generalization. The results of the study show that similar habits of mind revealed by pre-service teachers in problem situations. The pre-service teachers had more difficulty in balancing exploration and reflection compared to the other. It was found that the pattern types of the problems affected the habits of mind. It is suggested that more studies need to be done to reveal and foster the quality of algebra and algebraic thinking.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 29, 2024

Submission Date

September 13, 2023

Acceptance Date

January 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Coşkun, İ., Özen Ünal, D., Eryalçın, S., & Yazıcı, E. (2024). Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research, 10(2), 52-75. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1359752
AMA
1.Coşkun İ, Özen Ünal D, Eryalçın S, Yazıcı E. Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems. OJER. 2024;10(2):52-75. doi:10.59409/ojer.1359752
Chicago
Coşkun, İrem, Deniz Özen Ünal, Sabahattin Eryalçın, and Ersen Yazıcı. 2024. “Investigation of Pre-Service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 10 (2): 52-75. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1359752.
EndNote
Coşkun İ, Özen Ünal D, Eryalçın S, Yazıcı E (January 1, 2024) Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 10 2 52–75.
IEEE
[1]İ. Coşkun, D. Özen Ünal, S. Eryalçın, and E. Yazıcı, “Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems”, OJER, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 52–75, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.59409/ojer.1359752.
ISNAD
Coşkun, İrem - Özen Ünal, Deniz - Eryalçın, Sabahattin - Yazıcı, Ersen. “Investigation of Pre-Service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 10/2 (January 1, 2024): 52-75. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1359752.
JAMA
1.Coşkun İ, Özen Ünal D, Eryalçın S, Yazıcı E. Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems. OJER. 2024;10:52–75.
MLA
Coşkun, İrem, et al. “Investigation of Pre-Service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research, vol. 10, no. 2, Jan. 2024, pp. 52-75, doi:10.59409/ojer.1359752.
Vancouver
1.İrem Coşkun, Deniz Özen Ünal, Sabahattin Eryalçın, Ersen Yazıcı. Investigation of Pre-service Middle School Mathematics Teachers Habits of Mind in Pattern Generalization Problems. OJER. 2024 Jan. 1;10(2):52-75. doi:10.59409/ojer.1359752

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