The Effects of Web-Based Educational Software Enriched by Concept Maps on Learning of Structure and Properties of Matter

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Title: The Effects of Web-Based Educational Software Enriched by Concept Maps on Learning of Structure and Properties of Matter
Language: English
Authors: Evrim Ural, Orhan Ercan
Source: Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2015 14(1):7-19.
Availability: Scientia Socialis Ltd. 29 K. Donelaicio Street, LT-78115 Siauliai, Republic of Lithuania. e-mail: scientia@scientiasocialis.lt; e-mail: mail.jbse@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.scientiasocialis.lt/jbse/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 7
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Computer Software, Web Sites, Concept Mapping, Scientific Concepts, Academic Achievement, Student Attitudes, Grade 7, Scientific Attitudes, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Materials, Computer Attitudes, Science Achievement, Teaching Methods, Attitude Measures, Likert Scales, State Schools, Secondary Schools, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Science Instruction
Geographic Terms: Turkey
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Computer Attitude Scale
ISSN: 1648-3898
2538-7138
Abstract: Current study aimed to examine the effects of web-based instructional material enriched by concept maps, the academic achievement of 7th graders in "Structure and Properties of Matter" unit. The study utilized a quasi-experimental model with pretest-posttest control group design. A sample of the study was composed of 58 students. "Structure and Properties of Matter" unit was taught to the experimental group with computer assisted teaching method, while the same unit was taught to control group by using traditional teaching methods. "Structure of Matter Achievement Test", "Science and Technology Attitude Scale" and "Computer Attitude Scale" were used as data collection tools. The results showed that web-based teaching method was more effective compared to traditional teaching methods in increasing academic achievement in science and technology classes and there is no statistically significant difference in both group attitudes towards Science and Technology Class or computers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1417917
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Current study aimed to examine the effects of web-based instructional material enriched by concept maps, the academic achievement of 7th graders in "Structure and Properties of Matter" unit. The study utilized a quasi-experimental model with pretest-posttest control group design. A sample of the study was composed of 58 students. "Structure and Properties of Matter" unit was taught to the experimental group with computer assisted teaching method, while the same unit was taught to control group by using traditional teaching methods. "Structure of Matter Achievement Test", "Science and Technology Attitude Scale" and "Computer Attitude Scale" were used as data collection tools. The results showed that web-based teaching method was more effective compared to traditional teaching methods in increasing academic achievement in science and technology classes and there is no statistically significant difference in both group attitudes towards Science and Technology Class or computers.
ISSN:1648-3898
2538-7138