摘要：This study investigated the effect of using activities based on the Montessori
approach in science academic achievement of the fourth grade students. A quasiexperimental
design was used wherein the students were equally divided into two
groups: the experimental and the control group. Both groups consisted of 31
students. To achieve the aim of the study, Montessori Hall has been set up with six
dimensions, and each corner has several shelves comprised different materials used
for conducting the science activities. In addition, a teacher guide was prepared to
be used by the teacher to implement the Montessori approach for the experimental
group. Finally, an achievement test that consisted of seven multiple choice
questions (MCQs) and five short answer questions was constructed and
administered to both study groups. The results of the study indicated that there
were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (P ≤ 0.05)
between the mean values of the experimental and the control groups in the
academic achievement in favor of the experimental group. In light of the study
results, the study recommends holding training workshops for teachers on how to
use the Montessori approach in teaching science classes.
