Compare The Effect of Brain-Based Method and Traditional Method Regarding Students’ Academic Achievement at Elementary Level
Keywords:
Brain-based method, Traditional method, Academic achievement, Elementary levelAbstract
The study aimed to compare the effects of a brain-based teaching method versus a traditional method on elementary students' academic performance in General Science. Conducted using an experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group, the research involved all General Science students from Kotli AJ&K. The sample consisted of 60 students, randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group, each with 30 students. The study focused on the last four units of the General Science textbook, which were relevant for the third-term exams. The researcher created distinct lesson plans for both groups. A subject achievement test was administered as both a pretest and posttest. The control group received traditional instruction, while the experimental group was taught using a brain-based approach over eight weeks. The same pretest was given as a posttest to assess changes. Data analysis, conducted using SPSS version 23, employed paired sample t-tests to test the hypotheses. Results indicated that the brain-based method significantly outperformed the traditional method in enhancing students' academic achievement in General Science. The study concluded that students taught with the brain-based method achieved significantly better results compared to those taught with the traditional method.
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