This research was
conducted to reveal learner mistakes and misconceptions of secondary school 8th
grade students regarding the subject of probability. Sample of the study
consists of 22 students studying at secondary school 8th grade. Initially
two concept maps were prepared in relation to probability subject as data
collection tool. First concept map covers the curriculum of 6th, 7th
and 8th grades while the latter covers only 8th grade
curriculum. The concept maps were revised in accordance with expert views. The
students were informed about concept maps and the probability subject was
summarized in two courses with the first concept map. Then, the second concept
map was implemented on a class of 22 students under the guidance of teachers
and researcher. As a result of evaluations, five students with mistakes and
misconceptions were interviewed to detect the mistakes and misconceptions
regarding the probability subject. As far as the data concerned, it was seen
that most of the students have mistaken and misconceptions regarding
probability types. It was observed that particularly theoretical probability
and experimental probability are confused. In our education system, with spiral
structure, presenting previous learnings as a whole to learners in the form of
concept map may be an important step for permanent and meaningful learning.
Bu araştırma, ortaokul 8. sınıf öğrencilerinin |
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | February 1, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 |