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Gurbuz, M. Cagri; Ozdemir, M. Emin – World Journal of Education, 2020
The aim of this study was to examine 6th-grade students' mathematical abstraction processes related to the concept of variable by using the teaching experiment method and to reveal their learning trajectories in the context of the RBC+C model. A teaching experiment was administered to a class of 29 middle school students for 3 weeks. Observations,…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Grade 6, Middle School Students, Algebra
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Tekin-Sitrava, Reyhan – Journal of Education and Learning, 2017
This study investigates middle school students' concept images of algebraic concepts which are term, constant term, variable, and coefficient. Also, the study aimed to explore their performances in defining these concepts correctly. A phenomenological method was used to support methodological perspective and to reveal the findings of the study.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, Grade 7, Concept Formation
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Aydin, Sinan – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2014
Linear algebra is a basic mathematical subject taught in mathematics and science depar-tments of universities. The teaching and learning of this course has always been difficult. This study aims to contribute to the research in linear algebra education, focusing on linear dependence and independence concepts. This was done by introducing…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Science Education
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Cataloglu, Erdat – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2006
This study aims to report the effort on teaching vector algebra using free open source software (FOSS). Recent studies showed that students have difficulties in learning basic physics concepts. Constructivist learning theories suggest the use of visual and hands-on activities in learning. We will report on the software used for this purpose. The…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Experimental Groups, Computer Software, Control Groups
Novotna, Jarmila, Ed.; Moraova, Hana, Ed.; Kratka, Magdalena, Ed.; Stehlikova, Nad'a, Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2006
This document contains the second volume of the proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Conference presentations are centered around the theme "Mathematics at the Centre." This volume features 60 research reports by presenters with last names beginning between Abr…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Middle Schools, Textbooks