ERIC Number: EJ1176513
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Mar
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The Effects of STEM Training on the Academic Achievement of 4th Graders in Science and Mathematics and Their Views on STEM Training Teachers
Acar, Dilber; Tertemiz, Nese; Tasdemir, Adem
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v10 n4 p505-513 Mar 2018
This study aims to identify the effects of STEM training on the academic achievement of 4th graders in science and mathematics, as well as their views about STEM training. The study group consisted of 4th graders with similar science and mathematics achievement levels from two separate elementary schools with similar socioeconomic profiles in Nigde. The study used the quasi experimental pretest-posttest control group design and focus group interview technique. The data were collected by using the Science Achievement Test, Mathematics Achievement Test and a quasi structured interview form. The results showed that STEM training affects science and mathematics achievement, students have positive views about the training, wish to see more of it in future courses, and may consider choosing STEM areas for their future careers.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Academic Achievement, Grade 4, Science Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Foreign Countries, Quasiexperimental Design, Pretests Posttests, Control Groups, Focus Groups, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Mathematics, Mixed Methods Research, Experimental Groups, Achievement Tests, Semi Structured Interviews, Training
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 4
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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