Problem based Learning Method Secondary Education 10th Grade Chemistry Course Mixtures Topic


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Üce M., Ateş İ.

Journal of Education and Training Studies, cilt.4, ss.30-35, 2016 (Hakemli Dergi)

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In this research; aim was determining student achievement by comparing problem-based learning method with

teacher-centered traditional method of teaching 10th grade chemistry lesson mixtures topic. Pretest-posttest control

group research design is implemented. Research sample includes; two classes of (total of 48 students) an Anatolian

High School student in 2014-2015 academic year. Treatment took place for 16 hours. Experiment group treated with

problem-based learning method, control group was treated with teacher-centered traditional method. Data was

conducted with scientific achievement scale and t-test was used to analyse data. Findings showed that there was a

significant difference between two groups in favour of students treated with problem-based teaching in terms of

scientific achievements in mixtures topic.