The Effectiveness of an Educational Program Based on TRIZ Theory in Developing Mathematical Problem Solving Skills among Ninth Grade Female Students in Jordan

Abstract

The current  study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an educational  program  based on TRIZ  theory in developing  problem solving skills among  ninth  grade  female students  in Jordan.The study followed the quasi experimental design.

To achieve the objective of the study a problem solving skills test has been designed and has been also checked in terms of validity and reliability.The sample which was selected purposely consisted of (51) students who were studying at a public school in Jordan, was divided randomly into two groups :a control group consisting of (25) female students which was taught using traditional teaching, and an experimental group of (26) female students which was taught using the educational  program. The study revealed that students performed better with   an educational program based on TRIZ over that of the traditional method on the developing problem solving skills.The study recommended the using of an educational program based on TRIZ theory in the teaching of problem solving, and conducting other similar studies in different educational stages.