This study aimed at examining the effect of using manipulatives in the
mathematical achievement of the first graders at UNRWA schools in
Jerash area in Jordan. The sample of the study consisted of 155 students
representing four sections, who were
divided into two groups: An
experimental group which was taught “numbers from 0-9” subjects using
manipulatives, and a control group which was taught by the traditional
method. After the completion of the study application, an achievement
test was applied and a 2-way ANOVA analysis was used to test the
hypotheses of the study.
The study results revealed that there were statistically significant
differences between the two groups in favor of the experimental group,
which was taught by using manipulatives; whereas there were no
significant differences between students’ marks due to sex or the
interaction between group and sex.
