Research Article

Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students' Attitudes and Motivation

Volume: 8 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students' Attitudes and Motivation

Abstract

Understanding abstract concepts in chemistry education is often a challenging process for students. Augmented reality (AR) technology stands out as an important tool that facilitates learning by visualizing abstract chemistry concepts. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of teaching the topic "The Particulate Nature of Matter" to 6th-grade students using the augmented reality application "VIDEOAR" via mobile devices on students' attitudes towards AR technology and their motivation to learn science. Using a quasi-experimental design, this study was conducted with 54 middle school students during the 2022-2023 academic year. The results of the study indicate that the group experiencing the AR application showed a significant increase in their attitudes towards AR technology and their motivation to learn science compared to the control group. In addition, no significant difference was found in attitudes and motivation based on gender. As a result, it was determined that AR technology enhances students' interest in the course and positively affects their motivation towards science learning in courses involving abstract subjects such as chemistry. The significant effect of integrating AR technology into education in terms of attitude and motivation, regardless of gender, is thought to stem from today's learners' interest in technology and represents an important finding for classroom practices. In this regard, it is suggested that AR applications be more widely integrated into science courses and that this technology be utilized in other subjects as well.

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Ethical Statement

Etik Kurul İzni: Bu araştırma, Düzce Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etik Kurulu tarafından onaylanmıştır. Yapılan araştırmada kullanılan YZT için ilgili izinler önceden alınmıştır. Düzce Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etik Kurulu 11/07/2024 tarihli. 2024/235 numaralı karar.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Specialist Studies in Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 1, 2025

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 5, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Yıldız, M., & Çolak Yazıcı, S. (2025). Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation. International Journal of Scholars in Education, 8(1), 25-39. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1562034
AMA
1.Yıldız M, Çolak Yazıcı S. Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation. IJSE. 2025;8(1):25-39. doi:10.52134/ueader.1562034
Chicago
Yıldız, Merve, and Senem Çolak Yazıcı. 2025. “Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter With Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation”. International Journal of Scholars in Education 8 (1): 25-39. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1562034.
EndNote
Yıldız M, Çolak Yazıcı S (June 1, 2025) Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation. International Journal of Scholars in Education 8 1 25–39.
IEEE
[1]M. Yıldız and S. Çolak Yazıcı, “Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation”, IJSE, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 25–39, June 2025, doi: 10.52134/ueader.1562034.
ISNAD
Yıldız, Merve - Çolak Yazıcı, Senem. “Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter With Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation”. International Journal of Scholars in Education 8/1 (June 1, 2025): 25-39. https://doi.org/10.52134/ueader.1562034.
JAMA
1.Yıldız M, Çolak Yazıcı S. Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation. IJSE. 2025;8:25–39.
MLA
Yıldız, Merve, and Senem Çolak Yazıcı. “Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter With Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation”. International Journal of Scholars in Education, vol. 8, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 25-39, doi:10.52134/ueader.1562034.
Vancouver
1.Merve Yıldız, Senem Çolak Yazıcı. Teaching the Particulate Nature of Matter with Augmented Reality: A Study on Students’ Attitudes and Motivation. IJSE. 2025 Jun. 1;8(1):25-39. doi:10.52134/ueader.1562034