Research Article

Investigation of Middle School Students' Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)

Volume: 11 Number: 1 September 14, 2024
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Investigation of Middle School Students' Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)

Abstract

It is believed that students' motivation and emotions have an important role in their understanding of mathematics teaching. In this context, this study aims to investigate middle school students' attitudes towards mathematics lessons in the light of various variables. A quantitative cross-sectional survey approach was used in the design of the study. It was tried to understand how these variables affect students' attitudes towards mathematics. In the study, various variables such as gender, grade level, school type, technology use, use of concrete materials/activities in lessons and use of Education Information Network (EBA), an online platform for distance education, were taken into consideration. According to the findings of the study, students' attitudes towards mathematics lessons are positively affected by educational policies, curriculum designs and the creation of concrete materials and activities in the classroom. In particular, a detrimental change was observed in the attitudes of students who used EBA less. The perspective provided by this study is crucial for understanding middle school students' attitudes about mathematics in learning environments. It is also recommended that the study be extended to cover more samples and regions, as the findings can serve as a basis for further research.

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Ethical Statement

This research adhered to all ethical guidelines. Approval was granted by the Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of National Education's research commission on March 6, 2023 (decision number E-88074293-605.01-71604229), with the Governorate's consent.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education, Specialist Studies in Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 14, 2024

Submission Date

June 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 31, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Özen, E., & Çıray Özkara, F. (2024). Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case). Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research, 11(1), 185-207. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1494919
AMA
1.Özen E, Çıray Özkara F. Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case). OJER. 2024;11(1):185-207. doi:10.59409/ojer.1494919
Chicago
Özen, Emin, and Funda Çıray Özkara. 2024. “Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 11 (1): 185-207. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1494919.
EndNote
Özen E, Çıray Özkara F (September 1, 2024) Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case). Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 11 1 185–207.
IEEE
[1]E. Özen and F. Çıray Özkara, “Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)”, OJER, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 185–207, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.59409/ojer.1494919.
ISNAD
Özen, Emin - Çıray Özkara, Funda. “Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research 11/1 (September 1, 2024): 185-207. https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1494919.
JAMA
1.Özen E, Çıray Özkara F. Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case). OJER. 2024;11:185–207.
MLA
Özen, Emin, and Funda Çıray Özkara. “Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case)”. Osmangazi Journal of Educational Research, vol. 11, no. 1, Sept. 2024, pp. 185-07, doi:10.59409/ojer.1494919.
Vancouver
1.Emin Özen, Funda Çıray Özkara. Investigation of Middle School Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics Course in the Context of Different Variables (Eskişehir-Türkiye Case). OJER. 2024 Sep. 1;11(1):185-207. doi:10.59409/ojer.1494919