أثر استخدام الألعاب التعليمية الجماعية في تدريس العلوم في التحصيل و فهم طبيعة العلم لدى طلاب الصف السادس الأساسي في محافظة المفرق

Abstract EN

This study investigates the effect of using educational group games on achievement and comprehending science among 6th graders as compared to using traditional methods.

The study sample consisted of (68) male six graders chosen purposefully from Zaed Ben Harethah Basic School for Boys in the Mafraq Center Educational Directorate.

This sample was divided randomly into two groups: The experimental group consisting of (34) male students was taught using educational group games.

The control group, consisting of (34) male students, was taught using traditional methods.

To achieve the aims of the study, the researchers prepared an achievement test including (35) multiple choice items in its final version and an instructional guide for teaching scientific concepts.

Researchers also developed a test to measure students’ comprehension of science.

The study revealed the following results: There was a statistically significant difference between the means of the two groups for both the achievement test and science comprehension test in favor of the experimental group.