The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject

Nurullah Yazıcı; Mustafa Albayrak; Fatma Biçen

The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject

Abstract

This study examined the effects of implementing achievement goals in teaching fractions to 5th-grade secondary school students through different instructional approaches—traditional, game-based, and technology-enhanced—on academic achievement, retention, and students’ perceptions of these methods. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. The quantitative phase used a quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test control group design, while the qualitative phase was conducted using a case study approach. The sample consisted of 51 students enrolled in a public secondary school and was divided into three groups: a control group receiving traditional teaching method , experimental group I receiving game-based teaching, and experimental group II receiving technology-enhanced teaching Quantitative results indicated no statistically significant differences among the groups in post-test achievement scores. However, the retention test results showed that game-based instruction was significantly more effective than the traditional teaching method. Qualitative findings showed that students generally evaluated the experimental methods positively. Game-based teaching was emphasized for increasing interest and enjoyment, whereas technology-enhanced teachingwas reported to enhance participation and motivation. Despite these positive outcomes, students also identified certain limitations, including the fact that games may not appeal to all learners and that technology can sometimes lead to distractions.

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Ethical Statement

The research data were collected after receiving ethical approval, numbered 01-30, from the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee at its meeting held on 31 October 2023.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematics Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Nurullah Yazıcı ^*
0000-0002-5594-8347
Türkiye

Mustafa Albayrak
0000-0002-3788-5717
Türkiye

Fatma Biçen
0009-0002-1634-728X
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 31, 2026

Submission Date

February 9, 2026

Acceptance Date

August 27, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 2

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Yazıcı, N., Albayrak, M., & Biçen, F. (2026). The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, 15(2), 151-169. https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA

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1.Yazıcı N, Albayrak M, Biçen F. The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators. 2026;15(2):151-169. https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA

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Yazıcı, Nurullah, Mustafa Albayrak, and Fatma Biçen. 2026. “The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject”. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators 15 (2): 151-69. https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA.

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Yazıcı N, Albayrak M, Biçen F (August 1, 2026) The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators 15 2 151–169.

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[1]N. Yazıcı, M. Albayrak, and F. Biçen, “The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject”, Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 151–169, Aug. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA

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Yazıcı, Nurullah - Albayrak, Mustafa - Biçen, Fatma. “The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject”. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators 15/2 (August 1, 2026): 151-169. https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA.

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1.Yazıcı N, Albayrak M, Biçen F. The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators. 2026;15:151–169.

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Yazıcı, Nurullah, et al. “The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject”. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators, vol. 15, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 151-69, https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA.

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1.Nurullah Yazıcı, Mustafa Albayrak, Fatma Biçen. The Effects of Different Teaching Applications on Academic Success and Retention in the Fraction Subject. Journal of Teacher Education and Educators [Internet]. 2026 Aug. 1;15(2):151-69. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA56HC77AA