An Innovative Approach to Linear Algebra Course: Using Manga Comics

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using manga comics in Linear Algebra course on elementary mathematics teacher candidates’ attitudes and achievement towards the course. Pre-test-post-test control group experimental design was used in the study. The study was conducted with 48 elementary mathematics teacher candidates’ taking Linear Algebra 1 course. In the study, the experimental group received lessons that were taught under the guidance of the researcher using the Linear Algebra Manga Guidebook. On the other hand, the control group received lessons taught by the researcher using the traditional teaching method. In this 8-week study, Attitude Scale towards Linear Algebra Course and Linear Algebra Course Achievement exam prepared by the researchers were applied as pre-test and post-test. At the end of the study, a significant difference was obtained between the attitude towards linear algebra course and achievement scores of the experimental group and the control group in favour of the experimental group.