Measuring technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) through performance assessment

Didem Akyuz

Computers & Education Vol. 125, No. 1 (October 2018) pp. 212–225

Despite many studies conducted on TPACK, the relationships between the components of the framework and how to perform TPACK assessment remain to be important research questions. The aim of this study is to shed light on these two questions by...

Language: English

Pre-Service Middle School Mathematics Teachers' Understanding of Students' Knowledge: Location of Decimal Numbers on a Number Line

Dilek Girit; Didem Akyuz

International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology Vol. 4, No. 2 (2016) pp. 84–100

Studies reveal that students as well as teachers have difficulties in understanding and learning of decimals. The purpose of this study is to investigate students' as well as pre-service teachers' solution strategies when solving a question that...

The Effects of Using Dynamic Geometry on Eighth Grade Students' Achievement and Attitude towards Triangles

Halime Samur Turk; Didem Akyuz

International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education Vol. 23, No. 3 (2016) pp. 95–102

This study investigates the effects of dynamic geometry based computer instruction on eighth grade students' achievement in geometry and their attitudes toward geometry and technology compared to traditional instruction. Central to the study was a...

Investigating Plane Geometry Problem-Solving Strategies of Prospective Mathematics Teachers in Technology and Paper-and-Pencil Environments

Ilhan Koyuncu; Didem Akyuz; Erdinc Cakiroglu

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 13, No. 4 (August 2015) pp. 837–862

This study aims to investigate plane geometry problem-solving strategies of prospective mathematics teachers using dynamic geometry software (DGS) and paper-and-pencil (PPB) environments after receiving an instruction with GeoGebra (GGB). Four plane ...

Developing Techno-Pedagogical Skills in Preservice Elementary Mathematics Teachers

Esra Balgalmis; Erdinc Cakiroglu; Didem Akyuz; Kathryn Shafer

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2235–2240

Abstract: This study was designed to explore the role of a dynamic geometry course on pre-service teachers’ techno-pedagogical skills about the use of technology in mathematics classroom. During 2010-2011 academic year spring semester eighteen pre...