The Effects of Pattern-Based Algebra Instruction on Students' Algebraic Thinking and Attitude Towards Mathematics

---

Copy For Citation

Palabiyik U., Ispir O. A.

PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITESI EGITIM FAKULTESI DERGISI-PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, no.30, pp.111-123, 2011 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: Issue: 30
• Publication Date: 2011
• Journal Name: PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITESI EGITIM FAKULTESI DERGISI-PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.111-123
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of pattern based and non-pattern based algebra instruction on seventh grade students' algebraic thinking and attitude towards mathematics. Quantitative research study was used in data collection, analysis and interpretation. Quasi experimental design with pre-test and post-test of control group was utilized for this study. This study was conducted in two seventh grade classes from a public school in the 2008-2009 academic year, lasting six weeks.