Analyzing Applicability of a Mathematical Story Named "My Fractal Tree" Teachers and Students Views Regarding Its Application

Abstract

This study analyzes the applicability of a mathematical story named "my fractal tree" during the lessons of fractals on 8 th graders' math class. In order to determine students' attitudes and practicability of the application, classroom observations and students' views were collected. To this end, the research was conducted in two different schools where there are advantageous and disadvantageous groups of students Yrd. Do. Dr. Elif BAHADIR / Nur UYGUN / Emine USLU / Hadiye HENDEM in Istanbul province in 2015-2016 academic year. It was conducted with 42 students and 8 math teacher. Students were firstly distributed visual materials about fractals, then they were told about fractals and were explained the story of "my fractal tree" with visual supports. Later on, each student's opinions in relation to the application was taken in written. After the application was completed, considering the analysis of students' opinions and the situation during students' practices, the applicability of mathematical story named "my fractal tree" has been analyzed. Students' and math teachers' opinions about the mathematical story used in the application were found to be positive. During the application, the students were observed to have watched the activity carefully and have participated it. As a result, it was concluded that the application was appropriate and applicable for 8 th grade level.