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Abstract
In this study, the effect of the Mathematics Bag Early Education Program (MAÇEP) on the mathematics skills (number/counting, geometry, measurement) of 57–69-month-old preschool children was investigated. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest, posttest, follow-up test, and control group were used in the study. The study group consisted of 22 children attending preschool education and their parents. In the study, MACEP was applied to the experimental group in the form of 50 activities for 12 wk outside the preschool education program. Data were collected using the Early Mathematics Test (EMAT) and Parent Focus Group Interview Form. Mann Whitney U Test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Friedman Test and content analysis were used to analyze the data. At the end of the study, it was determined that MACEP effectively improved the mathematics skills (number/counting, geometry, measurement) of 57–69-month-old children in the experimental group and the retention continued after the experimental period.
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Abdülbaki Ergel
Abdülbaki Ergel received his BA in Preschool from Yüzüncü Yıl University in Turkey; He received his master’s degree in educational sciences from Fırat University in Turkey and his doctorate in Preschool from Gazi University in Turkey. Currently, he is a lecturer at Mardin Artuklu University Child Care and Youth Services Department. He is an active researcher and her research interests include early childhood education, school readiness, early math skills, out-of-school learning and early intervention.
Yasemin Aydoğan
Yasemin Aydoğan received her BA, MA and PhD degrees in Child Development and Education from Gazi University in Turkey. She is still a lecturer at Gazi University, Department of Basic Education. He is an active researcher, and his research interests include Social Work, Education, Basic Sciences.