The influence of teaching activities with respect to 5E learning cycle model on academic achievements in mathematics lesson of 7th grade students in primary school about linear equations in one variable

In this research, it was investigated that influence of teaching activities with respect to 5E learning cycle model on academic achievements in mathematics lesson of 7th grade students in primary school about linear equations in one variable. Universe of the research was composed of 7th grade students who studied Nuran-Refik Altaş primary education school subsidiary to Public Education Directorate of Kırıkkale in 2006-2007 and sampling unit was composed of 24 students who were educated in the same school. Research was realized in two steps with qualitative andquantitative research methods.In the gathering of quantitative datas of the research, two phased success test composed of 20 questions and developed by researcher, was used. Second step was the section that why student pointed out his choice. Classes were done by utilizing curriculum prepared activities based upon 5E learning cycle model which was developed by the researcher.Excel and SPSS programmes were benefitted in analyzing the datas and percentage distribution of answers were drawn for every question by students. When test results were reviewed, it was found that the last test scores were more meaningful than preliminary test scores of students. After one month from the application of the last test, two phased success test was applied to students again so as to monitor stability of their knowledge. Stability test scores were determined higher than preliminary test scores and lower than the last test scores.In qualitative section of the research, it was reviewed that how the students gave meaning to mathematical concepts about linear equations in one variable in accordance with interviews with five students carried out. The datas gained by views of the students were commented by dividing into categories.In this research, it was concluded that classes perpetrated by class activities prepared with respect to 5E learning cycle model was meaningfully effective on teaching linear equations in one variable. It was among to attained results that classes perpetrated with respect to 5E learning model increased interests, motivations and participations in classes of students.Key Words: Constructivist Learning Theory, 5E Learning Cycle Model, Mathematics Teaching.