THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYING EDUCATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS ON DEVELOPING MATHEMATICAL LOGICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG THIRD-GRADE BASIC STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Logical Thinking Skills, Third Basic Grade, Educational ApplicationsAbstract
This study aimed to investigate the impact of employing educational artificial intelligence (AI) applications on developing mathematical logical thinking skills among third-grade basic students in the University District Directorate of Education in Jordan during the academic year 2025/2026. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher employed the experimental method using a quasi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of 60 students from the third basic grade, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group of 30 students and a control group of 30 students. To collect data from the participants, a Mathematical Logical Thinking Skills Test was used after verifying its validity and reliability. The results indicated statistically significant differences in the performance of the two groups on the test, with the experimental group outperforming the control group across all six logical thinking skills (analysis, inference, logical connection, problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical organization). In light of these findings, the study recommends employing educational AI applications in teaching mathematics and organizing workshops and training courses for teachers to enhance their ability to integrate these technologies into learning activities, thereby contributing to the development of students’ logical thinking skills
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