2.2 Data Collection and Participants
In the process of collecting data, firstly a literature review was formed and the data in hand created the study’s
theoretical section. Later, aiming to state the anxiety situation a 4-point likert scale made up of 45 statements a
“mathematic anxiety scale” was administered (Uysal, 2007). In order to state the mathematical problem solving
skills 9 questions for demographic information and a 4-point likert scale made up of 28 statements a “mathematical
problem-solving skills scale” was administered (Uysal, 2007). The study group was administered between 2009-
2010 academic year of 9 different primary schools joint to the MEC which consists of 134 students.