THE MIMIC MODEL APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE MATHEMATIC ACHIEVEMENT OF TURKISH STUDENTS

Abstract

The mathematical performance of the students is an essential factor in the field of mathematics education, because the mathematics performance symbolizes the success in the mathematics education. After investigated the effects of student characteristics of Turkish students participating PISA 2009 survey on mathematic achievement through MIMIC model approach, boys outperform girls. The higher education level of parents, higher socio-economic statue, and higher home possessions and higher home educational resources get improve mathematic achievement. Mathematic achievement is affected from learning strategies, positively with control and elaboration, and negatively with memorization.

Keywords: Mathematic Achievement, PISA 2009, MIMIC Model 

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