The Effectiveness of using the triangular model of scientific argument (CER) in the Development of Soft Skills among Middle School Students

Abstract

The study aimed to identify The Effectiveness of using the triangular model of scientific argument (CER) in the Development of Soft Skills among Middle School Students. To achieve this goal the study was designed according to the experimental approach with a quasi-experimental design. A sample of (47) students of the first intermediate grade in School was selected, and then the students were divided into two groups controlled and experimental. And that was during teaching the sixth chapter of the science book, 2020 AD edition. The study tool consisted of a measure of soft skills, and the stability of the tool was verified by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The experimental treatment materials were prepared, which consisted of a teacher's guide and an activity book for the student. The obtained data were processed using the t-test for independent samples, and the effect size was revealed using the eta-square. The results of the study confirmed the effectiveness of using the triangular model of scientific argument (CER) in developing the skills soft skills, Finally, the study recommended to support the teacher to apply this model for science teaching.