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- 2019
An Investigation of Mathematics Learning in the Views of Mathematics TeachersKeywords: matemati?i ??renme,matematik ??retimi,matematik ??retmenleri Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to examine the opinions of middle school mathematics teachers about learning mathematics. In this context, the study is designed as a case study from the qualitative research management in order to examine the teachers' views in detail. The study group consisted of 46 middle school mathematics teachers. In line with the voluntary participation, structured interviews were conducted with the teachers and the data were analyzed with content analysis. As a result of the analyzes, the properties of learning mathematics are expressed under 4 themes: daily life, lesson teaching, mental activities and personal development. In the theme of daily life, it was determined that the most expressed feature was the use of mathematics in daily life. In the theme of lesson teaching, the expression of contributing to the development of science was mostly used. It is determined that the concept of logical thinking comes to the forefront in the context of mental activities. In the theme of personal development, it was concluded that awareness raising, human maturation, communication, and respect for different opinions were expressed. As a result, it is thought that mathematics teaching should be related to daily life, mathematics activities develop mental activities and mathematics teachers and teacher candidates should be educated in this consciousness
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