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Sixth and seventh-grade students’ strategies in solving proportional problems supported with interactive simulations Canoğulları, Ahu; Erbaş, Ayhan Kürşat; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-12) The general aim of this study was to investigate sixth and seventh-grade students’ strategies in solving proportional problems supported with interactive simulations. In this respect, the first aim was to investigate how...
The effect of using game-based learning activities in algebra on seventh-grade students’ algebra achievement, attitude towards mathematics and opinions about game-based learning activities Başkahya, Zeynep Işılay; İşler Baykal, Işıl; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-9-10) The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of using game-based learning activities in algebra on seventh-grade students' algebra achievement, attitudes towards mathematics, and opinions about game-based...
INVESTIGATING SCIENCE TEACHERS’ VIEWS OF THE NATURE OF SCIENCE BASED ON THE RECONCEPTUALIZED FAMILY RESEMBLANCE APPROACH TO NOS Demirel, Zeynep Merve; Sungur, Semra; Çakıroğlu, Jale; Department of Science Education (2021-9-03) The purpose of this study is to investigate science teachers’ views of the nature of science (NOS) based on the framework of Reconceptualized Family Resemblance Approach to NOS (RFN) (Erduran & Dagher,2014; Kaya & Erduran,...
An investigation of development of prospective elementary teachers’ knowledge to teach algebra in early grades through case discussions Öztürk, Nejla; İşler Baykal, Işıl; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-9-3) The purpose of this study was to investigate the development of prospective elementary teachers’ subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algebra in elementary grades. Prospective elementary teachers a...
Problem-solving processes of mathematically gifted and non-gifted students Sipahi, Yasemin; Erbaş, Ayhan Kürşat; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-8-17) This study aimed to investigate the use of problem-solving phases and strategies of seven mathematically gifted, seven successful, and six average students attending fifth-grade in different public and private schools. The...
Exploring preservice science teachers’ adaptive expertise and reformed beliefs about science teaching and learning Kazakova, Alina; Öztürk, Gökhan; Department of Science Education (2021-8-09) The main purposes of the study are to explore (1)the level of preservice science teachers’ adaptive expertise and reformed beliefs, (2) the differences between pre-service teachers’ adaptive expertise and reformed beliefs ...
The role of dynamic geometry software on mathematical creativity of pre-service mathematics teachers in geometry tasks Melek, Zülal; Çakıroğlu, Erdinç; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-7-14) The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of the dynamic geometry software on mathematical creativity of pre-service mathematics teachers in geometry tasks. The sample of the present study was five pre-service...
Investigating Science Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competencies: A Mixed Method Study Tanrısevdi, Mine; Çakıroğlu, Jale; Canbazoğlu Bilici, Sedef; Department of Science Education (2021-7-12) The purpose of the present study was to investigate science teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in terms of different variables. Specifically, the purpose was to examine science teachers’ TPACK co...
Learning how to create lesson plans: first year preservice mathematics teachers’ experience in university within school model Özkan, Betül; Işıksal Bostan, Mine; Tunç Pekkan, Zelha; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-2-15) The aim of this study was to examine how first year preservice mathematics teachers (PSMTs) in different levels integrate feedback given by a course instructor and classmates into their lesson plans. Moreover, the study in...
A phenomenological study on mathematics teachers having experience with innovative learning activities: views, enablers,and barriers Erbasan, Elçin; Çakıroğlu, Erdinç; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-2-10) The purpose of the study was to investigate middle school mathematics teachers’ views and experiences regarding innovative mathematics learning activities. This study also aimed to determine enablers and bar...
A study on development of prospective middle school teachers’ competence of posing mathematical literacy problems Baran Saraç, Aniş Büşra; Işıksal Bostan, Mine; Department of Mathematics Education (2021-1-27) The current study aims to investigatecompetence ofprospective middle school mathematics teachers to generate mathematical literacy problems throughout a designed instruction. Participants of the study, who ...
The effects of a functional thinking intervention on fifth grade students’ functional thinking skills Akın, Gülnur; İşler Baykal, Işıl; Department of Mathematics Education (2020-10-22) The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of a functional thinking intervention on 5th-grade students’ functional thinking skills. The sample of the current study was 43 fifth grade students in two public mid...
Green STEM application for developing 6th graders’ awareness, knowledge and skills on heat insulation and sustainability Sönmez Aydın, Ayşe; Teksöz, Gaye; Department of Science Education (2020-9) In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of environmental STEM application on students' environmental awareness, knowledge and scientific skills. Within the scope of the sixth grade science course, an E-STEM co...
Implementation of the peer-led team learning (PLTL) model to Turkish context: its effect on undergraduate engineering students’ academic performances and anxiety in general chemistry course Eren Şişman, Nuran Ece; Geban, Ömer; Department of Mathematics and Science Education (2020) This study examined the effect of peer-led team learning (PLTL) model over traditional college instruction (TCI) on undergraduate engineering students’ exam achievement, conceptual understanding, state anxiety, and social ...
An investigation on theses and dissertations on mathematical modeling in Turkey in the last two decades. Koç, Dilek; Sevinç, Şerife; Department of Mathematics and Science Education (2020) In line with the developing science and technology, mathematical modeling which links up real life and mathematics has become increasingly popular, and the number of studies conducted on mathematical modeling has increased...
Investigation of 8th grade students’ science achievement in Turkey: results from monitoring and evaluating academic skills study (ABIDE) 2016. Çalık, Gü; Teksöz, Gaye; Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2020) The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among attitudinal constructs (interest in science lesson and self-efficacy toward science), demographics (school type, mothers’ and fathers’ level of education),...
An investigation about sense of inclusion of nature and environmental motive concern for middle school students: a case of refugees and native students. Bülbül, Ayşenur; Şahin, Elvan; Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2020) Environmental problems are one of the most important problems that humanity faced. To address these problems, it is important to assess human-nature relationships and to understand the degree of people’s sense of inclusion...
An analysis of middle school students’ generalization of linear patterns. Kama, Zeycan; Işıksal Bostan, Mine; Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2020) The purpose of the present study was to explore sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students’ generalizations of patterns using arithmetical generalization, algebraic generalization, and naïve induction. In addition to studyi...
Exploring gifted students' science homework self-regulation skills. Berber, Nurda; Çakıroğlu, Jale; Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2019) Education of gifted students is very crucial because these children have different properties from their peers, such as cognitive abilities, talents, and learning strategies. Thus, they need special education with a unique...
Exploring experienced science teachers’ topic-specific pedagogical content knowledge in teaching ecosystems Tıraş, İlknur; Öztekin, Ceren; Department of Elementary Science and Mathematics Education (2019) This research aimed to investigate experienced in-service middle school science teachers’ substantive content knowledge and topic-specific pedagogical content knowledge (TSPCK) on the concept of ecosystems. Data were gathe...

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