2022 Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages Trans-p009
This study aims to investigate whether students can solve problems using Internet of Things (IoT) materials in problem-based learning (PBL) in elementary schools. Further, it aims to define the characteristics of students’ responses to PBL based on the number of students. Eleven lessons were conducted, and the results were analyzed from four perspectives (out of four points) using a text-mining analysis of the students’ impressions of the lessons. The end results showed that the mean score of 129 students was 3.42, with 113 students scoring 3 or higher. Fifth-grade students were found to be capable of solving problems using IoT materials. Furthermore, the impression analysis suggested that when working individually, students must be provided with sufficient time to think and that support must be provided to those who have difficulty solving problems. Simultaneously, when working in groups, an environment must be created in which students can freely express their opinions.