Research Article

Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students

Volume: 14 October 5, 2026
Öner Altun , Ali Türkdoğan *
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Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and implement an open-ended misconception detection test based on similar questions to identify students’ misconceptions about fractions and share the results. The test was designed to form heterogeneous groups prior to Predict–Observe–Explain (POE) activities. Potential misconceptions were first identified based on the researchers’ experience and a literature review. Five mathematics educators consulted on test development, and a Turkish language teacher reviewed its linguistic clarity. A pilot study with five students confirmed its clarity. The main study involved 30 students in a public school in Central Anatolia, using action research methods. The test served as the primary data collection tool. Data were analyzed under the criterion that repeated errors on similar questions indicate misconceptions. Results revealed misconceptions in ordering, comparing, equivalence, addition, subtraction, expansion, and multiplication of fractions. The study recommends using the test to form heterogeneous groups for misconception correction activities.

Keywords

Mathematics education, mathematics learning, concept learning, misconception, fraction

Ethical Statement

Ethical Committee Permission Information Name of the board that carries out ethical assessment: Sivas Cumhuriyet University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee The date and number of the ethical assessment decision: 26.06.2023 – E50704946-100-308461

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APA
Altun, Ö., & Türkdoğan, A. (2026). Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students. Journal of Computer and Education Research, 14. https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1879301
AMA
1.Altun Ö, Türkdoğan A. Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students. JCER. 2026;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1879301
Chicago
Altun, Öner, and Ali Türkdoğan. 2026. “Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students”. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14 (October). https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1879301.
EndNote
Altun Ö, Türkdoğan A (October 1, 2026) Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14
IEEE
[1]Ö. Altun and A. Türkdoğan, “Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students”, JCER, vol. 14, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.18009/jcer.1879301.
ISNAD
Altun, Öner - Türkdoğan, Ali. “Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students”. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14 (October 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1879301.
JAMA
1.Altun Ö, Türkdoğan A. Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students. JCER. 2026;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1879301.
MLA
Altun, Öner, and Ali Türkdoğan. “Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students”. Journal of Computer and Education Research, vol. 14, Oct. 2026, doi:10.18009/jcer.1879301.
Vancouver
1.Öner Altun, Ali Türkdoğan. Development and Implementation of an Open-Ended Test Focused on Identifying Misconceptions in the Topic of Fractions for 6th Grade Students. JCER. 2026 Oct. 1;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1879301