Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is a significant effect of
project based learning approach on seventh grade students’ academic achievement
in the structure and properties of matter. In the study, according to the
characteristics of quantitative research methods, pretest-posttest control group
quasi-experimental design was used to test the effect of project-based learning and
traditional methods on seventh grade students’ academic achievement.
Convenience sampling was preferred and 38 students participated in this study.
The structure and properties of matter achievement test, lesson plans, and
observation checklist were used as data collection instruments. In order to analyze
the data obtained from the structure and properties of matter achievement test,
independent samples t-test was performed. Based on the results, there is no
significant difference between the experimental and control groups' scores which is
obtained from their "Achievement test" post-test performance. Discussions based
on literature were carried out and suggestions were performed as pre-activities
based on project based learning should be performed for the adaptation of students
and teachers before treatment.
