Algebraic knowledge for teaching test: An adaptation study

Authors : Ali Bozkurt, Begüm Özmusul

Pages : 567-588

Doi:10.21449/ijate.1386295

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Publication Date : 2024-09-09

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching-Elementary Patterns Functions and Algebra-Content Knowledge (MKT-PFA) test, originally developed in English as part of the \"Learning Mathematics for Teaching Project\" at Michigan University, was adapted into Turkish. The test comprises two equivalent forms, A and B, each translated into Turkish and culturally adapted through consultations with two mathematics education academics and five secondary school math teachers pursuing doctoral studies. A total of 328 pre-service teachers at a Turkish public university\'s elementary school mathematics teaching department were administered form A (14 questions, 29 items) and form B (12 questions, 27 items) at a one-week interval. Psychometric analyses revealed high reliability (KR-20: A=0.712, B=0.735; Lord reliability: A=0.733, B=0.756), and strong correlations (rpbi) with the original English forms, indicating suitable adaptation. Item difficulties analyzed using a one-parameter Item Response Theory model showed a normal distribution, affirming the tests\' validity for assessing pre-service teachers\' algebra teaching knowledge in Türkiye.
Keywords : Algebra teaching, Algebraic knowledge, Adaptation study, Preservice Teachers, MKT PFA