Technical Characteristics of the Questions Contained in Islamic Education of the First Basic Cycle in Jordan

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the technical characteristics of the questions contained in the books of Islamic education for grades I, II and III in Jordan. An analysis instrument has been developed, it consisted of (6) domains, each has a number of subordinate levels, it was used in the analysis of Islamic education books. The number of questions that have been analyzed was 140 questions for the first grade, 204 questions for the second grade, and 161 questions for the third grade. The study found that in terms of outcomes measured, the questions focus on the cognitive domain. And in terms of cognitive level of question, the focus was on the level of knowledge and remembering. Regarding the form of questions, the questions were divided on the different forms, but they focus on the essay questions and multiple choice questions. In terms of the question language they were generally clear, and about their suitability for the grade level they were appropriate, but in terms of the prevalence of activity and familiarity, the majority of questions were traditional; with regard to the impact of difference of grade level in the technical characteristics of the questions it was noted that there is dependence of the distribution of frequencies to levels of the following aspects: outcomes measured by the question, the cognitive level, the form of the question, and the prevalence of the question and familiarity. Based on the results paying attention to the higher levels of cognitive domain, and diversify the forms of questions in a balanced manner.