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The purpose of the study was to investigate middle school students’ views about STEM activities used in teaching ratio and proportion concepts in a mathematics classroom. The research was designed as a case study. Participants were eight middle school students who were selected among 20 students based on different proportional reasoning skills. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. In the mathematics classroom where the participants of the study were selected, the subject of ratio and proportion was taught to the students with the help of STEM activities. Students had the chance to experience how the mathematics lesson was taught with STEM activities. After all the STEM activities were completed, semi-structured interviews were held with each participant. According to the findings, the students focused on the positive aspects of STEM activities. Students mentioned that STEM activities were enjoyable, interesting, and collaborative. Moreover, students stated that the activities provided active participation, permanent learning, creative thinking, and developing hand skills. Additionally, students argued that STEM activities were interdisciplinary, technology related, and related to everyday life.

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