DETAILED CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES ON MATHEMATICAL SKILLS IN TURKEY

Abstract

The aim of this study is to carry out descriptive content analysis of the articles studied in the field of
mathematical skills / abilities prepared between the years 2014-2022. Articles accessed with the
keywords "Mathematics skills" and "Mathematics abilities" in the Dergipark database were
examined. Scientific studies; method, research year, research design, sample type, sample size, data
collection tools and subject areas. Within the scope of the research, 39 articles were examined. Data
analysis was performed with the article classification form developed by Sözbilir, Kutu, and Yaşar
(2012). The findings were interpreted with the Microsoft Office Excel program and the frequency
and percentage values were transferred in tables. The articles reviewed are highly quantitative
studies. As of 2019, the number of studies has been increasing. Publications are mostly prepared as
research articles. Research on preschool groups has often been carried out. Studies were conducted
with sample groups of 31-100. Curriculum analysis as a subject area was preferred by the
researchers. The results show that qualitative and mixed studies in this field can be increased,
especially at primary school level, studies should be done with higher sample groups, and it would
be beneficial to conduct research on the adequacy of mathematics books. Taking the opinions of
school administrators and teachers working in the field at the initial stage of a national project such
as a math mobilization will increase the effectiveness of the prepared project.