The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade 'Propagation of Light' Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students' Learning Outcomes

Authors : Esra Duman, Emine Uzun
Pages : 1036-1065
Doi:10.17984/adyuebd.1701809
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Publication Date : 2025-12-31
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :This study aims to investigate the impact of the 5E learning model on fifth-grade students\\\' academic achievement, motivation, and attitudes in the \\\"Propagation of Light\\\" unit. The research was carried out during the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year at a middle school in Kahramanmaras. Data were collected using three instruments: the Light Propagation Academic Achievement Test (LPAAT), the Science Attitude Scale (SAS), and the Science Motivation Scale (SMS). A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group was employed. Before the intervention, pre-tests were administered to both groups. Subsequently, the experimental group (n=23) was taught using 5E model-based activities, while the control group (n=24) followed traditional teaching methods for six weeks. Following the implementation, post-tests were conducted to measure the learning outcomes. The results indicated that the 5E learning model had a significant positive effect on students\\\' academic achievement. The experimental group showed statistically higher post-test scores compared to the control group. Furthermore, the significant improvement in the experimental group\\\'s scores from the pre-test to the post-test suggests that the 5E model positively contributed to students\\\' short-term academic achievement. Regarding motivation, students in the experimental group exhibited significantly higher motivation levels towards science compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was found between the two groups concerning attitudes towards science. The study concludes that the 5E model can be a highly effective approach for improving students\\\' academic performance and motivation in science education.
Keywords : Fen bilimleri, Işığın yayılması, 5E modeli

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