Developing the Concept Cartoons
Why Use Concept Cartoons?
Concept Cartoons have proven effective in creating focused discussions where the
presence of misconceptions obtained through previous learning would be uncovered
(Kabapinar, 2005). They have been shown to be successful in providing a purpose for
scientific investigation by locating concepts in familiar, everyday, situations. This then
gives students a familiarity and confidence to explore the situation presented. Concept
Cartoons are accessible to the students enabling them to relate to the problem. When
students are able to relate to the problem the outcome is seen to be more successful.
Whether this extends to mathematics, and decimals in particular, is one of the questions this
research will address.