Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, cilt.24, sa.1, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
This study examines the impact of combining Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) with creative learning methodologies—specifically, student-created short films—on secondary school students’ mathematics achievement, attitudes, and self-efficacy. The participants consisted of 52 sixth-grade students from a public middle school located in a socioeconomically disadvantaged region of southern Türkiye, comprising refugee, immigrant, and internally migrated families. The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design over a four-month intervention period. Students in the experimental group collaboratively developed real-life mathematical scenarios and transformed them into three short films, while the control group received traditional instruction. Data were analyzed using t-tests. The findings revealed statistically significant improvements in the experimental group across all three variables. Moreover, large effect sizes were observed (e.g., d = 1.19 for mathematics achievement, d = 2.61 for attitudes), indicating a strong educational impact. These results suggest that integrating RME with student-driven multimedia production can be a powerful pedagogical strategy, particularly for disadvantaged and culturally diverse student populations. The study recommends broader implementation of this approach to promote mathematical engagement and equity in education.