Examination of the Trends in Theses Using Eye-Tracking Technology in the Field of Mathematics Education in Türkiye

Authors : Berna Yıldızhan Kökten, Erhan Ertekin

Pages : 64-85

Doi:10.15285/maruaebd.1457154

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Publication Date : 2025-01-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to analyze the theses conducted using the eye-tracking technology in mathematics education based on Council of Higher Education (CoHE) Theses Center. In this study, a total of 12 scientific theses, 7 of which were master\\\'s theses and 5 of which were doctoral theses, were evaluated. Data were analyzed with content analysis technique. The theses were analyzed under three headings: descriptive, methodology and topic information. The use of eye-tracking technology in mathematics education theses in Türkiye started with a master\\\'s theses in 2010. The universities that produced the most publications are Middle East Technical University and Hacettepe University. The departments that produced the most theses were Computer Education and Instructional Technology and Information Systems. While most of the master\\\'s theses were designed in accordance with the mixed research method, most of the doctoral theses were designed in accordance with the quantitative research method. In the theses conducted, mostly undergraduate and graduate students were studied. Applications were generally carried out with between 51-70 participants. While interviews were used in most of the master\\\'s theses, interview method was not used in all of the doctoral theses. The most preferred eye tracker was Tobii X2-60. Problem solving strategies and usability studies are the main topics studied using eye-tracking technology in mathematics education.
Keywords : Betimsel araştırma, göz hareketleri, göz izleme, lisansüstü tezler, matematik eğitimi