Cross country comparison of math-related factors affecting student mathematics literacy levels based on PISA 2012 results
Author
Barut, Betül
Advisor
Kalender, İlker
Date
2020-01Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
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Abstract
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between mathematics
related affective factors and mathematics literacy levels across Brazil, Norway, Singapore
and Turkey. The countries selected according to their rankings on PISA 2012 cycle.
Singapore was a high-performer country, Norway was an average-performer country, Turkey
was a below-average-performer country and Brazil was a low-performer country in PISA
2012. Multiple linear regression analysis was used separately for each selected country.
Mathematics literacy score was used as a dependent variable, seven selected mathematics
related affective factors (mathematics self-beliefs: mathematics self-efficacy, mathematics
self-concept and mathematics anxiety; disposition and participation in mathematics related
activities: mathematics intentions and mathematics behavior; motivational factors:
instrumental motivation for mathematics and mathematics interest) were used as independent
variables. The results indicated that all factors have significant effect on students’
mathematics literacy achievement for all selected countries. In general, mathematics self
efficacy, mathematics self-concept, mathematics anxiety and mathematics behavior found
that there is a same relationship for all four countries. Instrumental motivation for
mathematics, mathematics intentions, and mathematics interest showed differences among
countries.
Keywords
Cross-cultural comparisonFactors associated with achievement
Mathematics literacy
The Programme for International Student Assessment
PISA 2012