Projects Involved

TÜBİTAK. (2015-2018). Matematik Öğretmen Eğitimcisi Yeterliklerinin Belirlenmesi ve Matematik Öğretmen Eğitimcilerinin Yeterlik Algıları [Defining and Assessing Mathematics Teacher Educator Competencies]. Supported by the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Institution, grant number 115K510. [Erbas, A. K. as researchers]



The project was supported by the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Institution (TUBITAK) (i) to define the competencies that mathematics teacher educators in Turkey should possess; (ii) to investigate the self-efficacies of mathematics teacher educators in meeting these competencies. In this context, main research questions that will guide the present study are as follows:
  • What competencies should mathematics teacher educators posses?
  • To what extent do mathematics teacher educators (particularly those working in mathematics teacher education programs in Turkish universities) perceive themselves competent to meet the competencies defined?
  • Do mathematics teacher educators’ (particularly those working in mathematics teacher education programs in Turkish universities) self-perceived competency differ significantly according to predetermined demographic variables?



TÜBİTAK, (2010-2013). Ortaöğretim Matematik Eğitiminde Matematiksel Modelleme: Hizmet İçi ve Hizmet Öncesi Öğretmen Eğitimi [Mathematical Modeling in Secondary Mathematics Education: Preservice and Inservice Teacher Education]. Supported by the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Institution, grant number 110K250. [Erbas, A. K. as principle investigator]
Project Web Site: http://matemodel.metu.edu.tr


The project was supported by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Institution (TUBITAK) to study role of mathematical modeling in pre-service and in-service (secondary) mathematics teacher education. The purpose of this project was threefold: (i) to develop mathematical modeling tasks and activities that can be used with both secondary school students and pre-service and in-service teacher education programs; (ii) to develop an in-service mathematics teacher professional development program about mathematical modeling and to investigate how the program would affect teachers’ beliefs, knowledge and practices; (iii) to develop an academic course for pre-service mathematics teachers and investigate how the course would affect pre-service teachers’ knowledge, competencies and attitudes in terms of mathematics, mathematical modeling and using mathematical modeling in mathematics education.

Orta Öğretim Projesi (UPİ I)- Öğretmen Yeterlikleri ve Performans Yönetim Süreci [Secondary Education Project – Secondary Teacher Competencies and Performance Management] (2008-2009). Supported by Turkish Ministry of National Education and World Bank, 4767 TU, [Erbas, A. K. as consultant & researcher for the elementary and secondary mathematics teacher competencies).
MoreInfo (in Turkish): http://otmg.meb.gov.tr

Ortaöğretim Matematik Dersi (9, 10, 11 ve 12. Sınıflar) Öğretim Programı [Secondary Mathematics (grades 9-12th grades) Curriculum Development]. (2012-2013). TÜBİTAK & Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı [The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey & Turkish Ministry of National Education]. Click here for the secondary school mathematics curricula in Turkey.

Her Çocuk Başarır – Öğrenci Yeterlilikleri (1-8. Sınıflar Matematik) [Secondary Education Project – Student (Mathematical) Competencies for grades 1 through 8]. (2011-2012). Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, Yenilik ve Eğitim Teknolojileri Genel Müdürlüğü. http://www.hercocukbasarir.gov.tr/

TÜBİTAK, (2008-2009). A Comparative Analysis of Turkish, Japanese and American 6th and 7th Grades Mathematics Textbooks. Supported by the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Institution, grant number 107K-547. [Erbas, A. K. as principle investigator]
[abstract] [executive summary (in Turkish)]

METU, (2006-2007). Preservice Physics Teachers’ Knowledge of Students’ Thinking in Physics. Supported by the METU Scientific Research Projects, grant number BAP-2008-05-01-00-01. [Erbas, A. K. as researcher]. Click Here for more info

METU, (2005-2007). T-Math: Technology Supported Mathematics Teaching and Teacher Education. Supported by the METU Scientific Research Projects, grant number BAP-2005-07-02-08. [Erbas, A. K. as principle investigator]
Project Web Site (in Turkish): http://t-math.org or http://t-math.metu.edu.tr

METU, (2006-2007). The Effects of Graphing Calculators on Students’ Achievements in Mathematics. Supported by the METU Scientific Research Projects, grant number BAP-2006-07-03-00-09. [Erbas, A. K. as principle investigator]
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METU, (2007-2008). Understanding Teachers in Reform Process: Sixth Grade Mathematics Teachers’ Personal Characteristics and their Concerns Related to the Reform in Elementary Mathematics Programs. Supported by the METU Scientific Research Projects, grant number BAP-2007-05-01-00-02. [Erbas, A. K. as researcher]
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National Science Foundation (NSF), (1999-2004). InterMath: Technology and the Teaching and Learning of Middle Grades Mathematics. Supported by the United States of America National Science Foundation, grant number ESI9876611. [Erbas, A. K. as educational specialist]
Project Web Site: http://intermath.coe.uga.edu