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Title: The Effect of Using Homogeneous Student Groups in Cooperative Learning on the Achievement of Basic School Students: A Case Study, Jordan
Language: English
Authors: Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi (ORCID 0000-0002-8807-4527), Abdellateef Abdelhafez Alqawasmi (ORCID 0009-0006-1670-7774), Mahmoud Abdellateef Habboush (ORCID 0009-0008-2153-6126), Sharif Salim Al-yateem (ORCID 0009-0004-5233-9716)
Source: Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2025033 2025 14.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 5
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homogeneous Grouping, Cooperative Learning, Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Grade 5, Elementary School Students, Science Achievement
Geographic Terms: Jordan
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Abstract: Background/purpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of pedagogical variation on student academic achievement in science among basic school students in Jordan. Specifically, it compared the Traditional Method (TM) and the Homogenous Groups Method (HGM) to address the need for improved teaching strategies that cater to students' learning abilities and interests. The research sought to determine whether HGM enhances academic outcomes compared to TM. Materials/methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed involving a sample of 69 students from Sahlouliya Basic School in the Directorate of Education for Ain Al-Basha, Jordan, during the first term of the 2023-2024 school year. The students were divided into two groups: a control group of 34 students taught using TM and an experimental group of 35 students taught using HGM. The experimental group was further divided into seven homogenous groups based on similar learning abilities and interests, studying the same topics and objectives as the control group. Academic achievement was measured using a multiple-choice test (MCQ). Results: The findings revealed statistically significant differences in academic achievement between the experimental group (HGM) and the control group (TM). Students taught using the HGM achieved higher mean scores, demonstrating the method's effectiveness in enhancing academic performance. Conclusion: The study concluded that the Homogenous Groups Method (HGM) is a more effective teaching strategy for science education in basic schools compared to the Traditional Method (TM). It recommended adopting homogeneous grouping in cooperative learning settings to improve student outcomes in science classes.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1459571
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