ERIC Number: EJ1236339
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 36
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ISSN: ISSN-1302-597X
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Problem-Posing Skills for Mathematical Literacy: The Sample of Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers
Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, n84 p177-212 2019
Purpose: The present study aims to examine the mathematics teachers' and the pre-service teachers' problem-posing skills for mathematical literacy (ML). Research Methods: This research was carried out using the case study model. The study group consisted of 13 pre-service mathematics teachers and five middle school mathematics teachers who took ML courses in undergraduate and graduate education. In this context, three free problem-posing activities were asked to pose problems for ML from the participants. The problems posed by the participants were examined through descriptive analysis. The theoretical basis in the PISA study was accepted as the framework in data analysis. Findings: Analyzes showed that the problems posed by the participants were mostly open-ended problems. According to the context of the posed problems, occupational and personal context problems were found to be dominant. The findings showed that the posed problems were more about change-relationships and space-shape concerning mathematical content. Regarding mathematical processes, the average score of employing skills was higher than formulating and interpreting skills scores. The findings suggest that the teachers are more successful than pre-service teachers in problem-posing activities for ML. Implications for Research and Practice: It was understood that there was a need for theoretical and practical courses that clarify the application of ML in different problem types. Challenges to pose unstructured problems for ML should be removed. The situations and content of mathematics used in ML problems should be made more effective and diversified.
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Skills, Numeracy, Mathematics Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Scores, Difficulty Level, Foreign Countries, Achievement Tests, Secondary School Students, International Assessment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment
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