-This research is aimed to reveal metaphorical thoughts of secondary school students about "mathematical problem" through metaphors and examine the changes of these metaphors according to grade levels. A total of 754 students from 4 different schools in Bursa are asked to complete the phase of "mathematical problem is like…. because…" with this aim. Students were given sheets and asked to write their thoughts by focusing on one metaphor. The data of the research was analyzed through content analysis method.The metaphors developed by secondary school students were determined, classified and categorized at this stage.At the end of the study, a total of 514 valid metaphors were identified and they were classified under 8 different categories. It has been understood that these secondary school students perceived the metaphorical problem as complex and difficult. Besides, it has been indicated that metaphorical thoughts of secondary school fifth, sixth and seventh grade students differentiated according to grade levels.
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