Algebraic generalization strategies of number patterns used by pre-service elementary mathematics teachers

YEŞİLDERE İMRE S., AKKOÇ H.

2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES-2010), İstanbul, Türkiye, 4 - 08 Şubat 2010, cilt.2, ss.1142-1147 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 2
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.162
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1142-1147
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Number patterns, mathematics teacher education, generalisation strategies
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates algebraic generalization strategies of 147 pre-service elementary mathematics teachers. Pre-service teachers were given five open ended linear and non-linear (quadratic) pattern problems which require them to find the general term of number patterns. Pre-service teachers' strategies to generalize and their use of mathematical models were analyzed. The analysis of data indicated that pre-service teachers described number pattern rules in relation to differences between terms and used visual models without a purpose. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.