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Mathematical Modeling in the Middle Schools: Experiences of 7th Grade Students with the Weather Problem

Ortaokullarda Matematiksel Modelleme: 7. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin “Hava Durumu” Modelleme Problemi ile Deneyimi

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23–52
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2022-10-11
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This study suggests thatmathematics teachers should introduce middle school students to modelingproblems and provide opportunities for these students to work onmathematical modeling problems regularly in mathematics courses.Modeling problems may prove to be powerful vehicles for developingstudents’ modeling competencies in the early school years if they are usedregularly in mathematics courses.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study was to examine the mathematical modelingprocesses used by six 7th grade students while working on a mathematicalmodeling problem.
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Key Findings & Data:Twenty-four students were enrolled in the courseobserved for this study, and the students worked in eight groups of threethroughout the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study suggests thatmathematics teachers should introduce middle school students to modelingproblems and provide opportunities for these students to work onmathematical modeling problems regularly in mathematics courses.Modeling problems may prove to be powerful vehicles for developingstudents’ modeling competencies in the early school years if they are usedregularly in mathematics courses.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the mathematical modelingprocesses used by six 7th grade students while working on a mathematicalmodeling problem. Twenty-four students were enrolled in the courseobserved for this study, and the students worked in eight groups of threethroughout the study. The participants in this particular study consisted oftwo groups of three who selected via a purposeful sampling method. Aqualitative case research design was utilized to examine students’ modelingprocesses, as they were working on a modeling problem. The findingsindicated that even though both groups were working on a modeling problemfor the first time, they were able to present various mathematical ideas byconsidering multiple interpretive processes. Furthermore, they were able toshare different mathematical ideas with each other and develop their ownmodels within the frame of their own mathematical understanding. However,the findings also revealed that once the models were developed, neithergroup interpreted their model in terms of real life. This study suggests thatmathematics teachers should introduce middle school students to modelingproblems and provide opportunities for these students to work onmathematical modeling problems regularly in mathematics courses.Modeling problems may prove to be powerful vehicles for developingstudents’ modeling competencies in the early school years if they are usedregularly in mathematics courses.

Özet

Bu çalışmanın amacı altı yedinci sınıf öğrencisinin Hava Durumu adlı modelleme problemi üzerinde çalışırken geçtikleri modelleme sürecini incelemektir. Bu çalışmanın katılımcılarını, derse devam eden 24 öğrenci arasından, amaçlı örneklem yöntemine göre seçilmiş olan altı öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma sürecinde öğrenciler üçer kişilik iki grup halinde çalışmışlardır. Bu çalışma öğrencilerin matematiksel modelleme süreçlerini inceleyen nitel durum çalışmadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, çalışmada yer alan iki grubunda bir modelleme problemi ile ilk defa çalıştıklarında, birden fazla yorumlama sürecinden geçerek, problemin çözümü için farklı fikirler öne sürebildiklerini, farklı matematiksel fikirlerini birbirleri ile paylaşabildiklerini, öğrencilerin kendi matematiksel anlamaları çerçevesinde problemi matematikselleştirip modellerini ortaya koyabildiklerini göstermiştir. Diğer taraftan ise bulgular bu iki grubun istenilen çözüme ulaştıktan sonra, elde etmiş oldukları matematiksel çıktılarını gerçek yaşama göre yorumlamadıklarını ve sonuçlarının doğruluğunu kontrol etmediklerini göstermiştir. Bu çalışma, matematik öğretmenlerine ortaokul düzeyindeki öğrencilerin matematiksel modelleme problemleri ile tanıştırılmalarını ve matematik derslerinde düzenli olarak matematiksel modelleme problemleri ile çalışmalarına fırsat sağlamalarını önermektedir.

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KABAR, M. G. D., TUTKUN, M. İ. (2022). Mathematical Modeling in the Middle Schools: Experiences of 7th Grade Students with the Weather Problem. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 0, 23–52. https://ajindex.com/articles/428332

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