The Impact of Experimental Problem-Solving in Technical Education on Students' Knowledge Acquisition

Abstract

Science and technical subjects are often considered to be difficult and not interesting for students. Teachers try to make the content of education more appealing by incorporating methods that engage students in independent work and problem-solving. One of the effective methods is experimentation. Currently, in addition to activating students during lessons, there is also an emphasis on their ability to evaluate the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired. In our research, experiments in the subject of technology were realised with a sample of 6th-grade primary school students. The goal of the research was to determine how students themselves evaluate the level of knowledge acquisition. The tool for formative assessment was a self-assessment record sheet that we designed. The article presents the research results that were obtained through statistical evaluation of students' responses.