Author/Authors :
AYVACI, Hakan Şevki Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Turkey , BEBEK, Gürhan Avrasya Üniversitesi, Turkey , ATİK, Alper Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Turkey , KELEŞ, Canan Birsen Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Turkey , ÖZDEMİR, Nurgül Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Turkey
Abstract :
The present study aimed to examine students’ mental models that they possess within modeling process for cell subject. This study showed characteristics of a descriptive study. Case study method involving 18 6th grade students who attend secondary school in Maçka district in Trabzon was conducted. Data collection tool was semi structured interviews. Descriptive analysis was applied by using Nvivo 9 software. Data obtained from interviews was categorized once again by an expert and Kappa coefficient between independent observers was calculated as 0.72 . Findings were presented as tables and figures. It has been found out that students made statements depending on psychomotor skills, had various misunderstanding on modeling and used information and communication technologies effectively. Besides, it was concluded mental models that students possess affected modeling process.
