Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling
Merve Gül Seçgin 1 * , İrfan Başkurt 1, Pınar Güner 1
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1 İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Ali Yücel Faculty of Education, Türkiye
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2024 - Volume 6 Issue 3, pp. 149-175
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538

Article Type: Research Article

Published Online: 21 Nov 2024

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This study aimed to investigate the mathematical literacy skills of fourth-grade primary school students in the process of mathematical modeling and their views on the modeling process. Mathematical modeling activities were carried out with students for four weeks in this context. The study group consisted of 15 fourth-grade students. Students’ solution and report papers, video recordings, and students’ diaries were used to collect the data, and the data underwent content analysis. The results showed that fourth-grade primary school students have a moderate level of mathematics literacy skills. Within the realm of skills in mathematical literacy, students had the highest scores in communication, representation, and problem-solving strategies creation skills. Conversely, their scores in symbolic skills were the lowest. It was determined that as students engaged in modeling activities, they had an increasing sense of comfort and proficiency, resulting in more efficient problem-solving. Students predominantly highlighted the modeling process in terms of the promotion of values such as teamwork, collaboration, and solidarity. It is possible to assert that mathematical modeling activities facilitate students’ cognitive processes as well as provide them with emotional and social support.       
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mathematical literacy mathematical modeling primary school students
In-text citation: (Seçgin et al., 2024)
Reference: Seçgin, M. G., Başkurt, İ., & Güner, P. (2024). Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 6(3), 149-175. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
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Reference: Seçgin MG, Başkurt İ, Güner P. Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2024;6(3), 149-175. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
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Reference: Seçgin MG, Başkurt İ, Güner P. Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2024;6(3):149-75. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
In-text citation: (Seçgin et al., 2024)
Reference: Seçgin, Merve Gül, İrfan Başkurt, and Pınar Güner. "Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology 2024 6 no. 3 (2024): 149-175. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
In-text citation: (Seçgin et al., 2024)
Reference: Seçgin, M. G., Başkurt, İ., and Güner, P. (2024). Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 6(3), pp. 149-175. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
In-text citation: (Seçgin et al., 2024)
Reference: Seçgin, Merve Gül et al. "Mathematical literacy of primary school students in the context of mathematical modeling". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, vol. 6, no. 3, 2024, pp. 149-175. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202430538
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