Examination of problems in middle school mathematics textbooks in relation to the PISA mathematical literacy framework
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2025
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Kafkas Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi
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This research examines the extent to which mathematics problems in middle school textbooks for grades 5 through 8 align with the PISA mathematical literacy framework. The analysis emphasizes key dimensions, including content, context, cognitive processes, proficiency levels, and problem types. Utilizing document and descriptive analyses, the research evaluates textbooks published by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Education for the 2023–2024 academic year. Results reveal significant imbalances in the distribution of content areas, with “change and relationships” dominating, while “quantity” is underrepresented. Contextual analysis shows a predominance of “personal” contexts, with limited occupational, social, and scientific scenarios, which restrict students’ engagement with real-world applications. Regarding mathematical processes, the emphasis is on procedural tasks, while higher-order cognitive skills are insufficiently represented. Furthermore, the majority of problems correspond to PISA proficiency levels 2 and 3, with minimal representation of levels 5 and 6, highlighting a scarcity of tasks designed to foster advanced mathematical competencies. These findings underscore the necessity for a more equitable integration of content areas, a broader spectrum of real-life contexts, and tasks targeting higher proficiency levels. Recommendations propose a redesign of textbooks to incorporate a wider range of cognitive demands and contextual scenarios, with the aim of enhancing students’ mathematical literacy and preparedness for international assessments such as PISA.
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PISA, Matematical literacy, Middle school textbook, Problem types
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KAFKAS EĞİTİM ARAŞTIRMALARI DERGİSİ
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