Evaluating Turkish preschool teachers' knowledge of early mathematical development

Haciibrahimoglu B. Y., AKMAN B.

EARLY YEARS, vol.43, no.2, pp.302-316, 2023 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/09575146.2021.1948506
  • Journal Name: EARLY YEARS
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.302-316
  • Keywords: Early childhood education, early mathematical development, early numeracy, preschool teacher, teacher knowledge
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating preschool teachers' knowledge of early mathematical development. To this end, the validity and reliability of the 'Knowledge of Mathematical Development (KMD) Survey,' were determined by adapting it to Turkish culture, and using this tool, the participants' KMD was examined with different variables. The research study was carried out with preschool teachers working at public and private preschools in the city of Giresun, Turkey. The data on preschool teachers' knowledge of early mathematical development were collected through the KMD survey. The findings of this study indicate that the Turkish version of the KMD survey was determined to be a valid and reliable measurement instrument. KMD scores varied significantly, depending on the age of teachers and teachers' duration of service.