Investigation of Mathematical Modelling Processes of Fifth Grade Students: We Are Going to The Mathematics Village Model-Eliciting Activity

Hatice Uzun; Özkan Ergene; Ercan Masal

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Investigation of Mathematical Modelling Processes of Fifth Grade Students: We Are Going to The Mathematics Village Model-Eliciting Activity

Yazarlar:

Hatice Uzun | Özkan Ergene | Ercan Masal

Yayıncı:

Kocaeli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Matematik Eğitimi

Dergi:

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.494-521

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304299

pISSN:

2636-8846

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Özet:

 Mathematical modelling in mathematics education helps students better understand the real world by showing the applicability of mathematical knowledge and concepts in daily life. In this study, the mathematical modelling competencies of fifth-grade students were examined through their answers to the model-eliciting activity We are Going to the Mathematics Village. A case study was adopted as a research design, and the participants consisted of 68 fifth-grade students enrolled in a public school in the Marmara Region. The data of the study were collected through the We are Going to the Mathematics Village model-eliciting activity and views about the model-eliciting activity questionnaire developed by the researchers. The model-eliciting activity aimed to uncover students responses to three different travel options from Istanbul to an educational village in Izmir, Turkey. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method. Findings revealed that the students were generally at Level1 and Level2 regarding their modelling competencies in the solutions of model-eliciting activity. Almost all of the students encountered modelling activities for the first time, lacked experience and did not form a habit, which can be seen as the reasons for failure to perform at Level3. In addition, the majority of the students stated that they enjoyed the activity and would like to make similar activities in their lessons, and these activities were instructive. To develop students modelling competencies, problems encountered in daily life should be brought to the classroom, and students should be introduced to mathematical modelling at earlier ages.

 Mathematical modelling in mathematics education helps students better understand the real world by showing the applicability of mathematical knowledge and concepts in daily life. In this study, the mathematical modelling competencies of fifth-grade students were examined through their answers to the model-eliciting activity We are Going to the Mathematics Village. A case study was adopted as a research design, and the participants consisted of 68 fifth-grade students enrolled in a public school in the Marmara Region. The data of the study were collected through the We are Going to the Mathematics Village model-eliciting activity and views about the model-eliciting activity questionnaire developed by the researchers. The model-eliciting activity aimed to uncover students responses to three different travel options from Istanbul to an educational village in Izmir, Turkey. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method. Findings revealed that the students were generally at Level1 and Level2 regarding their modelling competencies in the solutions of model-eliciting activity. Almost all of the students encountered modelling activities for the first time, lacked experience and did not form a habit, which can be seen as the reasons for failure to perform at Level3. In addition, the majority of the students stated that they enjoyed the activity and would like to make similar activities in their lessons, and these activities were instructive. To develop students modelling competencies, problems encountered in daily life should be brought to the classroom, and students should be introduced to mathematical modelling at earlier ages.

 Mathematical modelling in mathematics education helps students better understand the real world by showing the applicability of mathematical knowledge and concepts in daily life. In this study, the mathematical modelling competencies of fifth-grade students were examined through their answers to the model-eliciting activity We are Going to the Mathematics Village. A case study was adopted as a research design, and the participants consisted of 68 fifth-grade students enrolled in a public school in the Marmara Region. The data of the study were collected through the We are Going to the Mathematics Village model-eliciting activity and views about the model-eliciting activity questionnaire developed by the researchers. The model-eliciting activity aimed to uncover students responses to three different travel options from Istanbul to an educational village in Izmir, Turkey. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method. Findings revealed that the students were generally at Level1 and Level2 regarding their modelling competencies in the solutions of model-eliciting activity. Almost all of the students encountered modelling activities for the first time, lacked experience and did not form a habit, which can be seen as the reasons for failure to perform at Level3. In addition, the majority of the students stated that they enjoyed the activity and would like to make similar activities in their lessons, and these activities were instructive. To develop students modelling competencies, problems encountered in daily life should be brought to the classroom, and students should be introduced to mathematical modelling at earlier ages.

 Matematiksel modelleme, matematiksel bilgi ve kavramların günlük yaşamda uygulanabilirliğini göstererek öğrencilerin gerçek dünyayı daha iyi anlamalarına ve yorumlamalarına yardımcı olmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, ilköğretim beşinci sınıf öğrencilerinin matematiksel modelleme yeterliklerinin Matematik Köyüne Gidiyoruz etkinliğine verilen cevaplar yardımıyla incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseni ile tasarlanan araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Marmara Bölgesinin bir devlet okulunda eğitim görmekte olan 68 beşinci sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan Matematik Köyüne Gidiyoruz etkinliği ve Modelleme Etkinliği Görüş Formu yardımıyla toplanmıştır. Modelleme etkinliği, öğrencilerin İstanbuldan İzmirdeki bir eğitim köyüne üç farklı seyahat seçeneğine ilişkin verdikleri cevapları ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, öğrencilerin modelleme etkinliğinin çözümlerinde modelleme yeterliklerinde genellikle Düzey 1 ve Düzey 2 seviyelerinde oldukları görülmektedir. Öğrencilerin neredeyse tamamının modelleme etkinlikleri ile ilk kez karşılaşmış olmaları, tecrübe eksikliği yaşamaları ve alışkanlık oluşturamamaları Düzey 3 seviyesinde performans gösterememe nedenleri olarak görülebilir. Bununla birlikte öğrencilerin büyük çoğunluğunun görüş formunda modelleme etkinliğinden keyif aldıkları, benzer etkinlikleri derslerinde görmek istedikleri ve bu etkinliklerin öğretici olduklarını ifade ettikleri görülmüştür. Öğrencilerin modelleme yeterliklerinin gelişimi için günlük hayatta karşılarına çıkabilecek problemlerin sınıfa getirilmesi ve öğrencilerin matematiksel modelleme ile çok daha erken yaşlarda tanışması bu araştırmanın önerileri olarak ön plana çıkmaktadır.

Makale detayları

Investigation of Mathematical Modelling Processes of Fifth Grade Students: We Are Going to The Mathematics Village Model-Eliciting Activity

Yazarlar:

Hatice Uzun | Özkan Ergene | Ercan Masal

Yayıncı:

Kocaeli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Matematik Eğitimi

Dergi:

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.494-521

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304299

pISSN:

2636-8846

mathematical modelling

mathematical modelling competencies

model-eliciting activity

middle school studentsmatematiksel modelleme

matematiksel modelleme yeterlikleri

model oluşturma etkinliği

ortaokul öğrencileri

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Hatice Uzun | Özkan Ergene | Ercan Masal

Yayıncı: Kocaeli University

Ana Başlıklar: Matematik Eğitimi

Dergi: Kocaeli Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.494-521

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/2023

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001304299

pISSN: 2636-8846

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Hatice Uzun | Özkan Ergene | Ercan Masal

Yayıncı:

Kocaeli University

Ana Başlıklar:

Matematik Eğitimi

Dergi:

Kocaeli Üniversitesi Eğitim Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.494-521

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001304299

pISSN:

2636-8846