THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A PROPOSED STRATEGY BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS IN DEVELOPING PHYSICS PROBLEM – SOLVING SKILLS AMONG FIFTH – GRADE FEMALE STUDENTS IN PHYSICS

Abstract

The current study aimed to propose a strategy based on artificial intelligence applications and then test its effectiveness in developing physics problem-solving skills among a group of fifth-grade science students in physics. To achieve the research objective, the researcher used a quasi-experimental approach based on two groups: the first was the experimental group (33 students) and the second was the control group (33 students). The experimental group was taught using the proposed model, while the control group was taught using the traditional method. The measurement tool used in the research was the Physics Problem-Solving Skills Test. After ensuring the validity and reliability of the tool, it was administered before and after completing the research procedures. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and the research results showed the following:

1. There were no statistically significant differences at a significance level of (0.05) between the mean scores of the pre-test of physics problem-solving skills between the experimental and control groups.
2. There were statistically significant differences at the significance level of (0.05) between the mean scores of the post-test of physics problem-solving skills between the experimental and control groups, in favor of the group with the higher mean, the experimental group.

In light of these results, the researcher recommended using the proposed model to train female students to solve physics problems. She also recommended continued work on developing artificial intelligence applications in line with Iraqi curricula, supporting the educational environment in schools with artificial intelligence components, and employing them in lesson planning and implementation. She also suggested employing artificial intelligence programs to achieve other objectives of teaching physics, such as conducting experiments and developing scientific thinking.