An educational model based on the integration of the dimensions of learning by Marzano and infographics in teaching mathematics and its impact on the development of lateral thinking and mathematical practices in First grade intermediate students

Abstract

The aim of the research was to identify: The effect of an educational model based on the integration of Marzano's learning dimensions and infographics in teaching mathematics, to develop lateral thinking and mathematical practices among female students in the first intermediate grade. The experimental method was adopted with a quasi-experimental design with two groups (experimental/control) - with pre- and post-application. The research sample was selected in a simple random way from female students in the first intermediate grade (at the First Intermediate School in Sarat Abidah Governorate). Its classes were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group with a number of (70) students. A control group with a number of (69) students. The two groups were applied: the lateral thinking test and the mathematical practices scale - in the "Polygons" chapter of the mathematics book for the first intermediate grade, third semester - (prepared by the researcher). The results reached: Preparing an educational model based on the integration of Marzano's learning dimensions and infographics suitable for developing lateral thinking and mathematical practices among female students in the first intermediate grade. The following stages were included: Using infographics to develop positive attitudes towards learning - Acquiring and integrating knowledge using infographics - Generalizing and deepening knowledge through mathematical practices - Meaningful employment of knowledge in mathematical practices - Using productive mental habits in mathematical practices. The results also showed: There is a statistically significant difference at the level (0.05) between the average scores of the experimental and control groups in the post-application of the lateral thinking test and the mathematical practices scale, in favor of the experimental group. There is a significant effect of the educational model based on the integration of Marzano's learning dimensions and infographics in teaching mathematics in developing lateral thinking and mathematical practices among first-year middle school students. The research presented a number of recommendations, including: Benefiting from the proposed educational model in this research in teaching mathematics, and the stages and activities that were applied when preparing the teacher's guide and activity booklet, to develop lateral thinking skills and mathematical practices among middle school students.