A Study For Developing The Test Of Early Mathematic Skills Of Kindergarten Children

DALGA A., GÜLDENOĞLU İ. B., Kargin T.

Milli Egitim, vol.48, no.227, pp.289-314, 2020 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 227
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Journal Name: Milli Egitim
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.289-314
  • Keywords: early mathematic skills, kindergarten children, test development, validity and reliability
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2020. All Rights Reserved.This research aimed to develop a test of early mathematic skills – MATBED- for Turkish kindergarten children and to test its validity and reliability. Participants were 300 kindergarten children selected in different socioeconomic statuses in Ankara. The mathematical thinking skills of children were tested with five sub-tests (Number Recognition, Addition & Subtraction, Pattern Recognition, Grouping and Geometry) of MATBED. Data was used to analyze the validity and reliability of MATBED. In general, findings suggest that MATBED is a reliable and valid test for evaluating the mathematical thinking skills of Turkish kindergarten children.