The characteristics of junior high school students in pattern generalization

Abstract

Much research on generalization of Algebra, but related to the generalization of the pattern is still lacking. In this study we characterizing middle school students generalization of pattern. The participants were 40 students grade 8 took the test with instruments that have been developed and analyzed students working. The findings indicate that students showed the two characterizing in generalization of patterns that: (1) Factual, (2) Symbolic. Possible reason are discussed and suggestions for teaching with generalization of patterns are presented.