Is There a Relationship Between Number Sense and Algebraic Thinking?

Authors : Sema Acar, Bilge Peker

Pages : 533-552

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to determine the number sense and algebraic thinking levels of 7th and 8th-grade students and to examine the correlation between number sense and algebraic thinking levels. The correlational research method was used in the study. The research was conducted with 330 students from the 7th and 8th grades of two state secondary schools in Çumra district of Konya, Turkey. In the research, the \\\'Algebraic Thinking Test\\\' developed by Hart et al. (1998) and adapted to Turkish by Altun (2005) was used. In addition, ‘Number Sense Scale’ developed by Kayhan Altay and Umay (2013) was used. It appears that the research findings indicate that the average score of students\\\' number sense was relatively low. Additionally, the findings indicate that students tend to solve problems requiring number sense using rule-based methods instead of relying on a deeper understanding of the underlying numerical relationships. It seems that the results of the algebraic thinking test indicate that both 7th and 8th grade students performed at levels 0 and 1. Additionally, the findings reveal a moderate level and significant positive relationship between students\\\' number sense and their proficiency in algebraic thinking.
Keywords : Cebirsel Düşünme Düzeyi, Cebirsel Düşünme, Sayı Hissi, Matematik, 7. ve 8. Sınıf Öğrencileri