Level of Middle School Students’ Achieving Objectives Common with Developed Countries in Mathematics
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Purpose: This study aims to determine the achieving level of eighth grade students in Türkiye to mathematics objectives common with the developed countries (namely the USA, Canada, Japan and Germany) in Mathematics, and the factors affecting this level.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Descriptive research design was used in this study. The sample of this study consisted of 538 eighth graders and 15 mathematics teachers in middle schools located in central districts with high socioeconomic status in capital city of Türkiye. In this study, curriculum analysis form, mathematics achievement test (KR 20=.86) and teacher interview form were used as data collection tools.
Findings: Results indicated that some of the mathematical skills, learning areas and objectives were different in curricula, the achieving level of common objectives by students is low (63%) and Turkish teacher’s opinions on mathematics course pointed about the arrangements for the countries that aim to succeed in mathematics.
Highlights: There are similarities and differences in the mathematics curricula of developed countries and Türkiye. The mathematics achievement of students attending schools in the capital city of Türkiye, which has a centralized education system, is below the expected level. Mathematics teachers state that arrangements should be made in the curriculum and implementation of it.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Mathematics, Curriculum, Developed Countries, Middle School, Comparative Study
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