Examining the predictive roles of algebra learning field attitude and mathematical literacy self-efficacy on algebraic thinking of 8th grade students

The purpose of this study is that examining the predictor roles of 8th grade students' algebra learning field attitude and mathematical literacy self-efficacy on their algebraic thinking. The study was conducted with the participation of 212 students selected by convenience sampling method in a public secondary school in İstanbul. The correlation research was used in this study. Algebraic Thinking Test, Algebra Learning Field Attitude Scale and Mathematical Literacy Self-Efficacy Scale were used as data collection tools. Descriptive Statistics, Correlation and Multiple Regression analyzes were used to analyze the obtained data. According to the results of the analysis, the number of students at Level 0 and 1 was more than the number of students at other levels. The results of the regression analysis ascertained that algebra learning field attitude of students was not significant predictor of their algebraic thinking and mathematic literacy self-efficacy of students was significant predictor of their algebraic thinking. In other words, students' mathematical literacy self-efficacy had an impact on their high or low algebraic thinking levels.