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


Palabiyik U., Ispir O. A.

PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITESI EGITIM FAKULTESI DERGISI-PAMUKKALE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, sa.30, ss.111-123, 2011 (ESCI) identifier

Özet

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.