Effect of 5E learning cycle assisted with concept maps on conceptual understanding

This study aims to examine the effect of conceptual understandings related anion-cation, acid-base, ionic-covalent, metal-nonmetal, and number protons-number electrons concept pairs taught in periodic table 8<sup>th</sup> grade students with 5E learning model supported by maps. The was conducted among 100 (50 experimental group 50 control group) North Cyprus second term 2018-2019 academic year. Data collected using chemistry diagnostic test, open-ended questions, semi-structured interviews designed researchers. As a result study, it has been determined that maps improves students’ understanding, opinions from on environment have analyzed.