The effect of using two methods on the achievement of concepts among first-grade intermediate students in general science

Abstract

The current research aims to find out the effect of using two methods in acquiring scientific concepts among the first intermediate grade students in Baquba District - Diyala Governorate towards the subject of general sciences. The research sample consisted of (96) female students with an average of (32) female students in each division distributed according to the equivalence procedures in the two variables (intelligence and age). The researcher used an objective test (multiple choice) with four alternatives as a research tool, and it was presented to experts to find its validity and verify stability. Among the most important findings of the research: 1_ The superiority of the first experimental group, which was studied using the Weatly method, over the control group, which was studied according to the usual method. 2_ The superiority of the second group, which was studied using the method of explanatory interpretation, over the control group, which was studied according to the usual method. 3_ The superiority of the first experimental group that was taught using the Weatly method over the control group over the second group that was studied using the method of explanatory interpretation.