Faculty of Educational Sciences and Arts / UNRWA

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effect of using movement-based learning on frst graders’ mathematical achievement and cognitive curiosity, by using the qausi-experimental approach. To achieve the study aims, a mathematical achievement test for the frst grade in the "Location and Movement" unit was administered, its validity and reliability have been verifed. Also, a cognitive curiosity scale was administered, its validity and reliability have been verifed. The sample of the study consisted of (44) frst grade students in Jordan, distributed to two groups, one group chosen randomly as an experimental group who was taught by movement-based learning, and the other group as a control group who was taught using the traditional method of instruction. Results of the study revealed that movement-based learning had a positive effect on improving students’ mathematical achievement, and their cognitive curiosity. In light of the study results, it was recommended to use the movement-based learning method in teaching mathematics.