An analytical study of the level of the physics textbook for the second intermediate grade according to intuitive thinking skills

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the content of the physics textbook for the second intermediate grade in terms of its inclusion of intuitive thinking skills. To achieve this objective ,the researcher employed the descriptive analytical approach .After reviewing previous literature and related studies ,six intuitive thinking skills were identified ,represented in thirty –six indicators or items. These skills were then submitted to a panel  of experts and specialists in curricula and teaching methods to ensure their validity . The finalized set of skills included(distinguishing  between data ,claims, information ,and facts ;identifying logical fallacies ;evaluating the strength of evidence and arguments; recognizing contradictions in reasoning; and assessing the reliability of sources.

Subsequently ,the research analyzed the physics textbook for the second intermediate grade to measure the extent to which these skills were embedded , using explicit and implicit idea as units for recording .The reliability of the analysis  tool was confirmed through Holsti’s equation and by comparing results with external reviewers as well as the researcher  himself . The findings indicated that the textbook contained a considerable number of intuitive thinking skills, with a total of ( 1060) occurrences .Based on these results, the study recommends increasing the integration of intuitive thinking skills more extensively with in intermediate grade, It was found that the physics textbook for the second intermediate grade contain intuitive thinking skills in  varying proportions ,as all of these skills were present the physics textbook.