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In this study, the aim was to combine the results obtained in independent studies aiming to determine the effectiveness of multicultural education in the world. The main question in this study is: "Does the multicultural education approach improve students' academic achievements?". To interpret a put together data, the meta-analysis method was employed. Meta-analysis method is the process in order to statistically analyze the quantitative data collected in independent and multiple studies carried out on similar topics, and to reach a general judgment regarding the results of these studies. In this respect, following the literature research, studies that investigated the effectiveness of multicultural education on students' academic achievement between the years 1994-2013 met the inclusion criteria, were in English and were included in the meta-analysis research. Based on these criteria, it was decided to include 17 experimental studies in the meta-analysis. It revealed that multicultural education approach has a medium effect on students' academic achievement. As a result of this study that there is no significant difference education level and between the countries In addition, it was determined that there is no difference in any effect you in terms of course types and process times of study.

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