Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine high school mathematics teachers' views about the mathematical modeling method and classroom applications of this method. The study was conducted with 13 high school mathematics teachers working in 4 different high school types in the city center. The phenomenological design was used in the study. Semi-structured pre and post interview forms were used as data collection tool. The data obtained were analyzed by content analysis. Pre-interviews were conducted in order to determine the prior knowledge of the teachers about the mathematical modeling method. After pre-interviews, the mathematical modeling method was introduced. The teachers were asked to design modeling activities and apply these activities in their classes. The teachers applied the activities they designed in their classes and they were interviewed about the mathematical modeling and the applications at the end of the process. The teachers that they acquired skills in design and implementation of activities.

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