Abstract
<p style="text-align:justify">This study aims to investigate the impact of using a LEGO Education program, specifically the “MoreToMath” kit, on the achievement of Deferent Levels of Elementary Students. The quantitative research design was used in this research study, and the participants were comprised of 120 elementary school students in the 2nd grade, in Amman, Jordan. A quasi-experimental research method and the MANCOVA were used, and a study tool to measure achievement was developed by the researcher for which the validity and reliability of achievement were verified. The results of the study show that there was a statistically significant improvement (α ≤0.05) in the achievement of the experimental study group, that studied using LEGO education, over the control group. There is also a statistically significant difference (α ≤ 0.05) between the arithmetic means of the three sub-groups of students’ previous achievement levels— high, middle, and low— and by using the Least Significant Differences (LSD) test we notice that there are significant differences between the high and low sub-groups, as well as between the middle and low. However, that there are no significant differences between the high and middle level sub-groups; and there is also no statistically significant interaction between the groups (experimental, control) and the levels of pre-achievement seen in the post-achievement levels. The study results indicate that the use of new technological tools, like the “MoreToMath” kit, may be beneficial in teaching mathematics as they tend to motivate students, and can lead to higher achievement for elementary students of different mathematics aptitude levels.</p>
Highlights
There are many struggles faced in teaching mathematics in Jordan, and these include decreasing levels of motivation among students, inadequate teaching strategies used in the subject, and deficient problem solving strategies used by teacher and learner alike
Study Questions: 1. What is the effect of using the MoreToMath kit of LEGO Education on the achievement scores of elementary students in mathematics?
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using a teaching strategy based on LEGO Education, the MoreToMath kit, in improving the post-achievement scores of students in Amman elementary schools
Summary
There are many struggles faced in teaching mathematics in Jordan, and these include decreasing levels of motivation among students, inadequate teaching strategies used in the subject, and deficient problem solving strategies used by teacher and learner alike. As modern technology accelerates in its reach and capabilities, it becomes more and more prudent to merge this dynamic technology in teaching, and to use emerging tools and programs to solve mathematics problems. This merging of technology, new sciences, and practical integrated programs in curricula yields genuine opportunities for learners to study mathematics through games and the stimulation of their faculties, and positively impacts on their acquisition of direct experiences and skills (Mustafa, 2018). The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM, 2000) stresses the importance of integrating technological tools in education, as they may supports the personalized learning of students and can be adapted to any curricula to improve the retention of mathematics lessons
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