Visual Support and Pattern Knowledge: A Study on Preschool Children in the United States and Turkey

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Yıldırım B. F., Pesen M., Özgünlü M., Şanlı-Karmaz B., Msall C., Özel S., ...More

American Educational Research Association , Pennsylvania, United States Of America, 11 - 14 April 2024, (Unpublished)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Unpublished
  • Doi Number: 10.3102/ip.24.2108339
  • City: Pennsylvania
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This cross-cultural study investigates the impact of visual aids on preschoolers' understanding of repeating patterns. Using a between-subjects design, children from the United States and Turkey completed pattern tasks under two conditions: no visual support or with a visual aid (a box or animation). Linear regression analysis showed that baseline scores and age significantly predicted post-test scores among the US children, while baseline scores were the key predictor for Turkish children. These findings offer insights into culturally sensitive strategies for teaching repeating patterns in early mathematical education.