Abstract
The aim of the research is to evaluate the performance of fourth grade students in departments of Geography in drawing geographical maps and identifying geographical phenomena in a precise scientific manner, with emphasis on the need to use (map elements) in drawing.
 The map of Iraq was the sample used in the research.
 The researcher adopted the field study (tests) in the department of Geography in three colleges at University of Baghdad, namely (Arts, Education (Ibn Rushd), and Education for Girls). The sample size was about (125) students in each department, so the total number of students was (375) students, which contributed to give a clear picture about students' performance.
 The main point at which the research reached is that there are good aspects in drawing maps and identifying geographical phenomena, but not at the required level. Still some other aspects are met with a great failure due to a number of reasons such as adopting old methods, the lack of financial support, and the lack of new scientific programs which contribute in raising the level of students' performance in drawing maps. Another reasons why students are not at the required level is ascribed to the fact of not adopting the tests in drawing maps, and also the absence of specialized professors as in the Department of Geography (College of Education for Girls).
Highlights
The idea of this research is to find out the level of students in preparing and mapping as a basis first, and secondly checking their performance in drawing the map of Iraq
The researcher depends on two hypotheses: 1- Despite studying the geography of Iraq and the cartography in departments of Geography in Iraq, there is a problem in preparing, drawing and identifying the geographical phenomena on the map of Iraq. 2- Having specialized professors has a major role in preparing and mapping the map, especially the map of Iraq
Limits of the Study: The research is represented by the field study, through the tests and interviews with students in the fourth grade and professors in the departments of Geography in the three following colleges: College of Arts / University of Baghdad
Summary
*- Skills means (the ability acquired by the individual by accomplishing the work that is assigned to him/her, depending on time, effort and efficiency) (Al-Masrif, 1982, p 107-108.). - It is known as the ability to perform and learn well whenever we want. The Results of Table (1): 1-The skills achieved are six out of seven, and one skill is not realized, namely the skill of drawing administrative boundaries (governorates), according to the percentage (50%). Second: Department of Geography/College of Education (Ibn Rushd). The researcher has conducted the test and obtained the results according to the percentages shown in Table (2).
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