The impact of the discussion strategy on the level of achievement in science subject among the Seventh Students in Jordan

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the impact of the discussion strategy on the level of achievement in science subjects among the Seventh Students in Jordan School in Faisal I Elementary School for Boys, affiliated to the Directorate of Education of the Governorate of Aqaba during the academic year 2018/2019, where Division (B) represented the experimental group, and consisted of (20) students, and Division (C) represented the control group, and consisted of (20) students. The results of (t-test) for two independent samples showed that there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of students on the achievement test in science due to the variable of the teaching method. Where the control group received an overall average (11.96) versus the experimental group with an overall average (18.02), and for the benefit of the experimental group In light of the results of the study, the researcher recommended that teachers be trained to use the discussion strategy in teaching science to its effectiveness in teaching. It also recommended studies on the introduction of other teaching methods.