Formation of mathematical culture of students based on the solution of parametric problems

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to obtain the opinions of teachers in order to create a mathematical culture of students based on the solution of parametric problems. The qualitative research method was used in this study. The study group of the research consists of 40 mathematics teachers who teach at various high schools in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Research data were collected with a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. The research data were evaluated by using the content analysis method. As a result of the research, the majority of the mathematics teachers participating in the research stated that the students were insufficient in solving parametric problems. The vast majority of mathematics student teachers stated that they were very inadequate in posing parametric problems. The suggestions of the majority of the mathematics teachers participating in the research on the creation of a mathematics culture based on the solution of parametric problems are to create a technology-supported lesson environment, to conduct a needs analysis in the formation of the mathematics culture of the students and to provide in-service training to the teachers.

Keywords: Parametric problems, mathematics education, mathematics culture, teacher opinions