An investigation of the components affecting knowledge construction processes of students with differing mathematical power

YEŞİLDERE İMRE S., TÜRNÜKLÜ E.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, cilt.8, sa.31, ss.151-169, 2008 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 31
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.151-169
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: knowledge construction, mathematical thinking, mathematical power, abstraction
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Problem Statement: The acquisition of certain mathematical skills is part of many curricula around the world. These skills involve problem-solving, effective use of mathematics in daily life, thinking logically and systematically, taking risks and making decisions. The US National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ([NCTM], 1991) relates these skills to mathematical power. Knowledge construction and abstraction might have an impact on mathematical power. In this paper, the primary concern is with the construction of new knowledge structures rather than with consolidation or abstraction for that matter. Recognizing, Building-with, and Constructing (RBC hereafter) theory of abstraction provides a particularly useful framework in achieving a detailed examination of the new mathematical constructions through epistemic actions. Therefore, this paper, with reference to the RBC epistemic actions, examines the knowledge construction process of students with different mathematical power.