The effect of the 4mat model on student’s algebra achievements and level of reaching attainments

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the 4MAT teaching model on 8th grade mathematics lesson curriculum algebra learning domain achievement levels and level of reaching attainments. In the study, an experimental design with a pre test-post test control group was utilized. The study was conducted with 105 8th grade students enrolled at the one Primary School in the central district of Balıkesir during the 2011-2012 academic year. Teaching was provided to the experimental group based on the 4MAT teaching model and to the control group in compliance with applications and activities in the text book within the framework of attainments in the algebra learning domain. As a result of the conducted data analysis it was determined that the difference in achievement score averages between the experimental group and control group were significantly in favor of the experimental group and the level of reaching attainments in the experimental group, which was applied the 4MAT teaching model, were higher compared to the control group.