The effect of teaching photosynthesis using comic strip materials on the academic achievement of 12th grade high school biology students

The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of teaching the topic of Photosynthesis in 12th grade biology class using cartoon materials on students' academic achievements. Photosynthesis is an important topic in biology classes, as it is a fundamental process for the survival of plants and important process in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. Therefore, effectively teaching and understanding this topic is of great importance. A semi-experimental method was used in the research. The study group consists of 26 students enrolled in the 12th grade at Cumhuriyet Education Center during the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. As data collection tools, Biology Knowledge Test 1 (BBT 1) and Biology Knowledge Test 2 (BBT 2) were used. Independent Samples t-test was used to compare the pre-test and post-test scores of the experimental and control groups as the data showed normal distribution. Dependent Samples t-test was used to compare the scores obtained by each group (control and experimental) from pre-tests and post-tests. The 13 students in the experimental group achieved higher grades and showed more interest in biology class compared to the 13 students in the control group. The research results indicate that teaching the topic of photosynthesis with cartoon materials positively affects students' academic achievements and increases their academic success. In conclusion, this research demonstrates the positive impact of learning with cartoon materials on academic achievements in biology classes. These findings highlight the importance of effectively utilizing cartoon materials in education and contribute to the development of teaching strategies.