Development of an Achievement Test for the 6th Grade Sound and its Properties Unit
##plugins.themes.bootstrap3.article.main##
##plugins.themes.bootstrap3.article.sidebar##
Published
Jul 24, 2024
Abstract
In this study, it was aimed to develop an achievement test taking into account the subject acquisitions of the sound and properties unit in the sixth-grade science course. In the test development phase, firstly, literature review for the study was conducted. Then, 30 multiple choice questions in align with the subject acquisition in the 2018 science curriculum. This 30-question test was presented to opinion of three academicians and a science teacher for the validity of the test. Necessary adjustments were made in line with the opinions of the experts. Subsequently, the draft test, modified according to the experts’ feedback, was applied to a total of 300 seventh-grade students. After the analysis, the number of questions in the test was reduced to 27. As a result of item analysis, mean difficulty index value of the test was 0.41, and item discrimination indexwas 0.49. The reliability analysis for the developed test was found 0.92 by calculating the KR-20 reliability coefficient value. By considering, the validity and reliability analysis results, it was concluded that the final version of the developed test, grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy, is a valid and reliable test with different difficulty levels.
Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
##plugins.themes.bootstrap3.article.details##
Keywords
Achievement Test, Sound and Properties, Test Development
References
Akarsu, B. (2015). Sound concept inventory. Journal of European Education, 5(1):23-30.
Aksoy, Ş., & Özcan, H. (2020). Development of an instrument for measuring sixth grade students’ understanding of sound concept. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 16(2):193-214. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.787792
Aksoy, Ş., Özcan, H., & Çeken, R. (2023). The effect of design-based activities about sound and its properties on 6th grade students’ achievement and attitudes. The Journal of Buca Faculty of Education, (56): 555-581. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.1217639
Altunişik, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yıldırım, E. (2007). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri [Research methods in social
sciences]. Sakarya Yayıncılık: Sakarya, 226: 103-118.
Anderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R., Airasian, P. W., Cruikshank, K. A., Mayer, R. E., Pintrich, P. R., Raths, J., Wittrock, M. C. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives. Longman: New York.
Aydın, A., & Kömürkaraoğlu, S. (2016). Investigation of the effect of jigsaw technique on continuance level of knowledge ın teaching light and sound unit and students’ opinions about this technique. Kastamonu Education Journal, 24(1):335-352.
Bakırcı, H., Çepni, S., & Yıldız, M. (2015). The effects of common knowledge construction model on sixth grade students’ academic achievement: light and sound unit. Dicle Üniversitesi Ziya Gökalp Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Dicle University Journal of Ziya Gökalp Educational Faculty], 26:182-204.
Bayrakçeken, S. (2012). Test geliştirme [Test development]. E. Karip (Ed. 5th edition), Ölçme ve değerlendirme [Measurement and evaluation]. 5. Baskı [5th edition]. Pegem Akademi: Ankara.
Calderon-Canales, E., Gallegos-Cazares, L., & Flores-Camacho, F. (2019). Sound representations in preschool students. Journal for the Study of Education and Development, 42(4):952-999. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02103702.2019.1650463
Caleon, I., & Subramaniam, R. (2010). Development and application of a three‐tier diagnostic test to assess secondary students’ understanding of waves. International journal of science education, 32(7):939-961. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690902890130
Çalık, M., & Ayas, A. (2003). Çözeltilerde kavram başarı testi hazırlama ve uygulama [Preparation and application of concept achievement test in solutions]. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Pamukkale University Journal of Education], 2(14): 1-17.
Can, A. (2014). SPSS ile bilimsel araştırma sürecinde nicel veri analizi [Quantitative data analysis in scientific research process with SPSS]. 2. Baskı (2nd edition). Pegem Akademi: Ankara.ISBN: 978-605-364-448-4
Cangüven, H. D., Öz, O., Binzet, G., & Avcı, G., (2017). Examination of ministry of national education 2017 draft science program according to revised bloom taxonomy. International Journal of Eurasian Education and Culture, 2(2): 62-80.
Demirci, N., & Efe, S. (2007). Determination of primary school students misconceptions about sound subject. Necatibey Faculty of Education Electronic Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 1(1):23-56.
Dinçer, T., & Özcan, Ö. (2016). Examining the mental models related to sound of pre-service physics teachers in different contexts. In SHS Web of Conferences, 26, 01118.
Dokumacı-Sütçü, N., & Oral, B. (2019). Development of spatial visualization test: validity and reliability studies. Kastamonu Education Journal, 27(3):1179-1195. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.2826
Evrekli, E., İnel, D., & Balım, A. G. (2012). The effects of the use of concept and mind map on students’ conceptual understandings and attitudes toward science and technology. Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Abant İzzet Baysal University Journal of Education], 12(1): 229-250.
Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edution). McGraw-Hill: New York ISBN: ISBN-0-07-557212-5
Gömleksiz, M., & Erkan, S. (2010). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. [Measurement and evaluation in education . 6. Baskı [6th edition]. Nobel yayın dağıtım: Ankara. ISBN: 9786051339399
https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20162601118
İlhan, N., & Hoşgören, G. (2017). Developing of context based achievement test towards science: acids and bases. Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi Dergisi [Journal of Science Education], 5(2):87-110.
Kadıoğlu, H. (2021). Evren ve örneklem [Universe and sample]. February 10. Available at: http://sbf.marmara.edu.tr/dosya/sbf/ders%20notlar%C4%B1/evren%20ve,20,C3
Kargın, P. D., & Gül, Ş. (2021). Development of an achievement test for sixth grade body systems and health unit. Ihlara Journal of Educational Research, 6(1):1-26.
Katz, L. J., & Slomka, G. T. (1999). Achievement testing. In G. Goldstein & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of psychological assessment (pp. 149-182). Pergamon: Oxford.
Keçeci, G., Yıldırım, P., & Kırbağ Zengin, F. (2019). Systems academic achievement test: validity and reliability study. Ulusal Eğitim Akademisi Dergisi [Journal of National Education Academy], 3(1): 96-114. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32960/uead.514188
Kistak, Ö. (2014). İlköğretim 8. sınıf fen ve teknoloji dersi "ses" ünitesinin yaşam temelli yaklaşımla öğretimi [Teaching the “sound” unit with context-based learning at eight grades in science and tecnology lesson]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Balıkesi Üniveristesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Balıkesir University Institue of Science], Balıkesir.
Kızkapan, O., & Bektaş, O. (2018). Development of an achievement test in science education: Example of cell division and inheritance. International Journal of Educational Sciences, 2(1): 1-18.
Korkmaz, H., & Kaptan, F. (2005). An investigation on using electronic portfolio for assessing students’ development in science education. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 4(1): 101-106.
Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. (2003). Education testing and measurement (7th edition.). John Wiley: Hoboken.
Küçük, M., Ünal, İ., & Taşcan, M. (2021). Views of science teachers about the 6th grade “Sound and Features” unit. Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education, 22(3):2053-2077. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17679/inuefd.933963
McMillan, J. H. & Schumacher, S. (2010). Research in education: evidence-based inquiry (7th edition). Person: Boston. ISBN: 0131364154
Metin, M. (2013). Teachers’ difficulties in preparation and implementation of performance task. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(3):1645-1673. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12738/estp.2013.3.1452
Nacaroğlu, O., Bektaş, O., & Kızkapan, O. (2020). Developing an achievement test for matter cycles and environmental problems: A validity and reliability study. Kastamonu Education Journal, 28(1):36–51. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.3374
Newfields, T. (2006, May). Teacher development and assessment literacy. The proceedings of the 5th Annual JALT Pan-SIG Conference, Shizuoka, University College of Marine Science, Tokai.
Öksüz, Y., & Güven-Demir, E. (2019). Comparison of open ended questions and multiple choice tests in terms of psychometric features and student performance. Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 34(1):259-282. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16986/HUJE.2018040550
Özcan, H., Koca, E., & Söğüt, M. (2019). Development of an instrument for measuring secondary school students’ understanding of
pressure. Journal of Research in Education and Society, 6(1):130-144. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16986/HUJE.2018040550
Sabancı, O., & Yazıcı, K. (2017). Examining pre-service teachers’ efficacy perceptions towards measurement and evaluation Trakya Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Trakya University Journal of Education], 7(1).
Sakacı, T., Koşar, K., Adalı, A., Özgün-Görür, G., Dulkadir, Ü., & Can, E. (2022). 6. sınıf intro fen bilimleri defter kitap [6th grade intro fen bilimleri defter kitap]. Mozaik Yayınları: Ankara. ISBN: 9786257870283
Turgut, M., F., & Baykul, Y. (2012). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme [Measurement and evaluation in education]. 9. Baskı [9th edition] Pegem academi: Ankara. ISBN: 978-605-364-087-5
Wild, T. A., Hilson, M. P., & Hobson, S. M. (2013). The conceptual understanding of sound by students with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 107(2):107-116. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X1310700204
Yalınkılıç, F., & Gül, Ş. (2023). Development an achievement test on the subject of basic compounds in the structure of living things. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 18(2):2905-2925. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.23.or420
Yanar, S., Kırmızıgül, A. S., &Kaya. (2019). Development study of an achievement test regarding 6th grade light and sound subject. SDU International Journal of Educational Studies, 6(2):53-72. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33710/sduijes.577411
Yazıcıoğlu, S. (2017). Oyun temelli etkinliklerin ortaokul 6. sınıf öğrencilerinin akademik başarılarına, fen öğrenmeye yönelik motivasyonlarına ve tutumlarına etkisi: Işık ve ses ünitesi örneği [The effect of game-based activities on academic achievements, motivations and attitudes of the 6th grade middle school students: Sample of light and sound unit]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Giresun Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Giresun University Institute of Sciences], Giresun.
Yüzbaşıoğlu, M. K. (2015). Ses konusuyla ilgili öğrenci zihinsel modellerinin incelenmesi [Investıgatıon of student mental models on sound]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Kastamonu Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Kastamonu University Institute of Sciences], Kastamonu.
Aksoy, Ş., & Özcan, H. (2020). Development of an instrument for measuring sixth grade students’ understanding of sound concept. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 16(2):193-214. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.787792
Aksoy, Ş., Özcan, H., & Çeken, R. (2023). The effect of design-based activities about sound and its properties on 6th grade students’ achievement and attitudes. The Journal of Buca Faculty of Education, (56): 555-581. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53444/deubefd.1217639
Altunişik, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yıldırım, E. (2007). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri [Research methods in social
sciences]. Sakarya Yayıncılık: Sakarya, 226: 103-118.
Anderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R., Airasian, P. W., Cruikshank, K. A., Mayer, R. E., Pintrich, P. R., Raths, J., Wittrock, M. C. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives. Longman: New York.
Aydın, A., & Kömürkaraoğlu, S. (2016). Investigation of the effect of jigsaw technique on continuance level of knowledge ın teaching light and sound unit and students’ opinions about this technique. Kastamonu Education Journal, 24(1):335-352.
Bakırcı, H., Çepni, S., & Yıldız, M. (2015). The effects of common knowledge construction model on sixth grade students’ academic achievement: light and sound unit. Dicle Üniversitesi Ziya Gökalp Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Dicle University Journal of Ziya Gökalp Educational Faculty], 26:182-204.
Bayrakçeken, S. (2012). Test geliştirme [Test development]. E. Karip (Ed. 5th edition), Ölçme ve değerlendirme [Measurement and evaluation]. 5. Baskı [5th edition]. Pegem Akademi: Ankara.
Calderon-Canales, E., Gallegos-Cazares, L., & Flores-Camacho, F. (2019). Sound representations in preschool students. Journal for the Study of Education and Development, 42(4):952-999. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02103702.2019.1650463
Caleon, I., & Subramaniam, R. (2010). Development and application of a three‐tier diagnostic test to assess secondary students’ understanding of waves. International journal of science education, 32(7):939-961. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690902890130
Çalık, M., & Ayas, A. (2003). Çözeltilerde kavram başarı testi hazırlama ve uygulama [Preparation and application of concept achievement test in solutions]. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Pamukkale University Journal of Education], 2(14): 1-17.
Can, A. (2014). SPSS ile bilimsel araştırma sürecinde nicel veri analizi [Quantitative data analysis in scientific research process with SPSS]. 2. Baskı (2nd edition). Pegem Akademi: Ankara.ISBN: 978-605-364-448-4
Cangüven, H. D., Öz, O., Binzet, G., & Avcı, G., (2017). Examination of ministry of national education 2017 draft science program according to revised bloom taxonomy. International Journal of Eurasian Education and Culture, 2(2): 62-80.
Demirci, N., & Efe, S. (2007). Determination of primary school students misconceptions about sound subject. Necatibey Faculty of Education Electronic Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 1(1):23-56.
Dinçer, T., & Özcan, Ö. (2016). Examining the mental models related to sound of pre-service physics teachers in different contexts. In SHS Web of Conferences, 26, 01118.
Dokumacı-Sütçü, N., & Oral, B. (2019). Development of spatial visualization test: validity and reliability studies. Kastamonu Education Journal, 27(3):1179-1195. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.2826
Evrekli, E., İnel, D., & Balım, A. G. (2012). The effects of the use of concept and mind map on students’ conceptual understandings and attitudes toward science and technology. Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Abant İzzet Baysal University Journal of Education], 12(1): 229-250.
Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edution). McGraw-Hill: New York ISBN: ISBN-0-07-557212-5
Gömleksiz, M., & Erkan, S. (2010). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. [Measurement and evaluation in education . 6. Baskı [6th edition]. Nobel yayın dağıtım: Ankara. ISBN: 9786051339399
https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20162601118
İlhan, N., & Hoşgören, G. (2017). Developing of context based achievement test towards science: acids and bases. Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi Dergisi [Journal of Science Education], 5(2):87-110.
Kadıoğlu, H. (2021). Evren ve örneklem [Universe and sample]. February 10. Available at: http://sbf.marmara.edu.tr/dosya/sbf/ders%20notlar%C4%B1/evren%20ve,20,C3
Kargın, P. D., & Gül, Ş. (2021). Development of an achievement test for sixth grade body systems and health unit. Ihlara Journal of Educational Research, 6(1):1-26.
Katz, L. J., & Slomka, G. T. (1999). Achievement testing. In G. Goldstein & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of psychological assessment (pp. 149-182). Pergamon: Oxford.
Keçeci, G., Yıldırım, P., & Kırbağ Zengin, F. (2019). Systems academic achievement test: validity and reliability study. Ulusal Eğitim Akademisi Dergisi [Journal of National Education Academy], 3(1): 96-114. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32960/uead.514188
Kistak, Ö. (2014). İlköğretim 8. sınıf fen ve teknoloji dersi "ses" ünitesinin yaşam temelli yaklaşımla öğretimi [Teaching the “sound” unit with context-based learning at eight grades in science and tecnology lesson]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Balıkesi Üniveristesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Balıkesir University Institue of Science], Balıkesir.
Kızkapan, O., & Bektaş, O. (2018). Development of an achievement test in science education: Example of cell division and inheritance. International Journal of Educational Sciences, 2(1): 1-18.
Korkmaz, H., & Kaptan, F. (2005). An investigation on using electronic portfolio for assessing students’ development in science education. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 4(1): 101-106.
Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. (2003). Education testing and measurement (7th edition.). John Wiley: Hoboken.
Küçük, M., Ünal, İ., & Taşcan, M. (2021). Views of science teachers about the 6th grade “Sound and Features” unit. Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education, 22(3):2053-2077. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17679/inuefd.933963
McMillan, J. H. & Schumacher, S. (2010). Research in education: evidence-based inquiry (7th edition). Person: Boston. ISBN: 0131364154
Metin, M. (2013). Teachers’ difficulties in preparation and implementation of performance task. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 13(3):1645-1673. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12738/estp.2013.3.1452
Nacaroğlu, O., Bektaş, O., & Kızkapan, O. (2020). Developing an achievement test for matter cycles and environmental problems: A validity and reliability study. Kastamonu Education Journal, 28(1):36–51. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24106/kefdergi.3374
Newfields, T. (2006, May). Teacher development and assessment literacy. The proceedings of the 5th Annual JALT Pan-SIG Conference, Shizuoka, University College of Marine Science, Tokai.
Öksüz, Y., & Güven-Demir, E. (2019). Comparison of open ended questions and multiple choice tests in terms of psychometric features and student performance. Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 34(1):259-282. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16986/HUJE.2018040550
Özcan, H., Koca, E., & Söğüt, M. (2019). Development of an instrument for measuring secondary school students’ understanding of
pressure. Journal of Research in Education and Society, 6(1):130-144. DOI: https://doi.org/10.16986/HUJE.2018040550
Sabancı, O., & Yazıcı, K. (2017). Examining pre-service teachers’ efficacy perceptions towards measurement and evaluation Trakya Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi [Trakya University Journal of Education], 7(1).
Sakacı, T., Koşar, K., Adalı, A., Özgün-Görür, G., Dulkadir, Ü., & Can, E. (2022). 6. sınıf intro fen bilimleri defter kitap [6th grade intro fen bilimleri defter kitap]. Mozaik Yayınları: Ankara. ISBN: 9786257870283
Turgut, M., F., & Baykul, Y. (2012). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme [Measurement and evaluation in education]. 9. Baskı [9th edition] Pegem academi: Ankara. ISBN: 978-605-364-087-5
Wild, T. A., Hilson, M. P., & Hobson, S. M. (2013). The conceptual understanding of sound by students with visual impairments. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 107(2):107-116. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X1310700204
Yalınkılıç, F., & Gül, Ş. (2023). Development an achievement test on the subject of basic compounds in the structure of living things. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 18(2):2905-2925. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.23.or420
Yanar, S., Kırmızıgül, A. S., &Kaya. (2019). Development study of an achievement test regarding 6th grade light and sound subject. SDU International Journal of Educational Studies, 6(2):53-72. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33710/sduijes.577411
Yazıcıoğlu, S. (2017). Oyun temelli etkinliklerin ortaokul 6. sınıf öğrencilerinin akademik başarılarına, fen öğrenmeye yönelik motivasyonlarına ve tutumlarına etkisi: Işık ve ses ünitesi örneği [The effect of game-based activities on academic achievements, motivations and attitudes of the 6th grade middle school students: Sample of light and sound unit]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Giresun Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Giresun University Institute of Sciences], Giresun.
Yüzbaşıoğlu, M. K. (2015). Ses konusuyla ilgili öğrenci zihinsel modellerinin incelenmesi [Investıgatıon of student mental models on sound]. Yüksek lisans tezi [Master thesis], Kastamonu Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü [Kastamonu University Institute of Sciences], Kastamonu.
How to Cite
Kılınç, B., & Yaşar, M. D. (2024). Development of an Achievement Test for the 6th Grade Sound and its Properties Unit. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 23(1), 3675–3692. https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.24.or596
Issue
Section
Original Article
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.