摘要：The general purpose of this study was to determine the strategies used by sixth grade students in solving ratio and proportion problems. The research was carried out at three different elementary schools of Konya province in Turkey during 2009-2010 educational years. The study was conducted with 278 elementary school 6th grade students. In sample choice, random sampling method was used. General survey model was employed in order to determine students’ solution strategies. In determining these strategies, an open ended test consisting of 8 items was developed by the researchers. Items were developed by following the objectives of renewed elementary mathematics curriculum. Students’ answers were evaluated with rubrics which were developed for each item according to the strategies used. Data were analyzed by using descriptive analyses. The results revealed that students used six different solution strategies in solving ratio and proportion problems. In addition, they most frequently used cross multiplication algorithm strategy during the solution of these problems.
关键词：Ratio and proportion;proportional reasoning;solution strategies;elementary education
