أثر برنامج مقترح يستند إلى الاستقصاء الموجه في الفهم الجبري لدى طالبات الصف الثامن الأساسي مختلفات مفهوم الذات الرياضي

Ghdeer W. Quttaneh; Ibrahim A.  El-Shara

doi:10.35516/Edu.2025.12142

Authors

Ghdeer W. Quttaneh Diploma trainer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1361-3059
Ibrahim A. El-Shara Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9507-1167

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Edu.2025.12142

Keywords:

Proposed instructional program, guided inquiry, algebraic understanding, mathematical self-concept

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a proposed instructional program based on guided inquiry on algebraic understanding among eighth-grade female students with different levels of mathematical self-concept.

Methods: The study adopted a quasi-experimental design with two groups, experimental and control. The sample consisted of (50) students who were randomly assigned to the two groups: 26 to the experimental group and 24 to the control group.

Results: The findings revealed a statistically significant difference at (α = 0.05) in algebraic understanding attributable to the teaching method, in favor of the experimental group. However, the study showed no statistically significant difference at (α = 0.05) in algebraic understanding attributable to the interaction between the teaching method and mathematical self-concept.

Conclusion: It appears that the use of guided inquiry-based programs improves algebraic understanding, and that the effect of guided inquiry is independent of students’ level of mathematical self-concept. The study recommends developing training programs for mathematics teachers focused on implementing guided inquiry-based lessons and providing a supportive and safe learning environment that encourages students to inquire, experiment, and collaborate.

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