An Analytical Study of Questions in the Arabic Language Textbooks of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Grades in Jordan

Abstract

This study aims at analyzing the questions included in Arabic language textbooks for 5th.6th, and 7th Grades in Jordan. It also aims at investigating the extent to which these questions include the following domains: cognitive, affective and psycho motor domains. Moreover, the study sought to investigate the extent to which the questions represent each level of these domains. Also the study attempted to classify the questions, in to open ended, oral, and objective questions. The sample of the study consisted of three Arabic language textbooks for the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades there were (1419) questions cited. The study procedures were tested, for reliability and validity. The researcher analyzed the study for frequency of occurrence and percentages of these questions. The results indicated that, the highest percentage was in the cognitive domain. IT also showed that the focus of the questions was concentrated on the level that required low mental operations such as, remembering and understanding. According to the type of the questions, the results showed that, open ended questions were the majority. As for the objective questions the results showed that, they were of the type complete the statement. Bared on the results, the researcher presented some recommendations, to those responsible for developing Arabic language text books.