2.2 Data Collecting Process and Analysis of Data
In this part of the research, the processes followed to collect the data to find an answer for the sub-questions
of the research are explained. So as to be able to start the experimental operations, a 4MAT experimental
teaching program design that can be completed in 3 weeks has been prepared. The experimental teaching
program designed according to the principles of the 4MAT teaching model has been submitted to the instructors Uyangör, S. M.
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at the departments of Mathematics education, program development in education and field teaching for comment.
By evaluating the ideas and criticisms given by the departments the design has been finalized. After the trial
applications of the measurement tools used in the research are completed, they are also finalized. The
experimental operations have started with the provision of the mathematics course achievement grades of 7th
grade students in the 1st semester from school administration records kept on computer. Among the 7/A and 7/C
classes who are equal to one another in terms of mathematics course achievement grades in the 1st semester, 7/A
is randomly determined as the experimental group, 7/C as the control group.