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The purpose of this study was to examine how 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade mathematics
textbooks address data processing activities. Specifically, the extent to which
textbook activities require students to form research problems, make data collection,
data analyses, and draw conclusions was analyzed. A qualitative approach was
utilized for this research and document and content analyses were used for data
collection and analysis process. Results indicated that distributions of tasks, which
involves forming research problems, making data collection, data analyses, and
drawing conclusions, differ within grades and across grades. Besides, results showed
that the textbooks provide limited opportunities for students to form research
questions, collect real data, and draw conclusions.