Examination of Problem Posing Abilities Using Computer Animations on Fractions in the 4th Grade Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the problem posing abilities of 4thgrade students on fractions using computer animations. This work wasconducted with twenty seven fourth grade students in a state school in Bingöl.As the data collection method problem posing data scale, semi-structuredinterview forms and some worksheets have been used. The study shows thatcomputer animations help positively posing problems of students related torational numbers. The students, who can not pose problems in “Right”category, make use of unit fraction and equal fractions and face the problemsin the stage of create a problem. Also, students have diffucilty correlatingbetween inputs and results. Students, who can pose problems in the “Right”category, can pose more complex and original rational problems and betterunderstanding by using in rational operation such as addition, subtractionand modelling. Besides that, students expressed that they are willing to workwith computers, especially in abstract subjects and computer animations helpto improve the ability of problem solving.