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

Published:2024-01-29 Issue:2 Volume:10 Page:52-75
ISSN:2651-4206
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Author:

COŞKUN İrem¹^ORCID,ÖZEN ÜNAL Deniz²^ORCID,ERYALÇIN Sabahattin¹^ORCID,YAZICI Ersen¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ

2. Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi

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.

Publisher

Institute of Education Sciences, Eskisehir Osmangazi University

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