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This study examines the effect of authentic task-oriented practices on the problem-solving skills of middle school 5th-grade students in group programming teaching. Multiple methods, including quantitative and qualitative research methods, were used in the study. In the quantitative dimension, a weak experimental single-group pre-test-post-test model was used, and in the qualitative dimension, the case study was used. To collect qualitative data, problem-solving forms related to problem-solving steps in the scale were directed to 56 students (28 groups) to determine the process steps that students applied while solving unstructured problems. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 students (3 groups) to determine the students' views on programming with groups (paired). According to the research results, no statistically significant difference was found in the students' problem-solving skills. According to the results related to the qualitative data, it is stated that before starting the application, students primarily analyze and try to understand the problem; During the implementation, they mostly used the method of trial and error and step by step progress to achieve the determined goal; After the application was completed, it was found that they performed physical activities and often developed alternative ways of solution.

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