Phet Simulation Support in Teaching and Learning Equivalent Fractions

Abstract

This research aimed to compare the result of each student for each level of difficulty with the application of simulations Phet, teaching and learning equivalent fractions, mixed fractions and reduction of fractions. This research is experimental - quantitative, with one group (Try the simulator Phet). The study population consisted of 40 eighth graders of secondary education of School General Santander de Soacha-Cundinamarca. The study group consisted of 40 students (20 men and 20 women). a multiple comparison of independent means, from the statistical analysis of data using the Scheffe test was performed it was observed that there is evidence to reject the null hypothesis, so the means are significantly different. The average was 9,575 for the first level of 9,710 for the second level of 9,385 for the third level, 8,840 for the fourth level, 8,370 for the fifth level, 7,610 for sixth level, 8,478 for the seventh level, 7,530 for the eighth level. The application of the simulator Phet allowed an active, participatory learning characteristic, increasing the level of student participation, fulfillment of tasks and activities, and interest in the subject of study, which was demonstrated.