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Using 4MAT Model to Develop Frist Primary Pupils` Creative Thinking Skills in science

Journal of Research in Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Technology(JRCIET) • 2022
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Keywords Keywords Key Words: 4MAT Model – Creative thinking skills- Science instruction; Preparatory School Pupils; Egypt
Journal Journal of Research in Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Technology(JRCIET)
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Volume 7
Issue 3
Pages 15-35
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
he present study aimed at tackle this problem by investigating the effectiveness of using 4MAT model for developing the preparatory stage pupils' creative thinking skills in science.Atest of creative thinking skills in science) was developed. The participants consisted of 89 first-grade preparatory stage pupils who were divided into 49 for the experimental group and 40 for the control group.Two instructional units entitled "Material and its structure as well as energy" included in the first-grade preparatory stage pupils' science book were modified and taught to the experimental group pupils according to 4MAT model. The control group received regular instruction. The findings showed that: There are. statistically significant differences at 0.01 between the experimental group pupils mean scores and those of the control group in the post-administration of the creative thinking test as a whole and at each one of its skills, in favour of the experimental group.