The Effect of the SUM Strategy in Correcting Misconceptions of Islamic Concepts Among Fifth-Grade Science Female Students.

The current study aims to explore the teaching of the Holy Quran and Islamic Education using the SWOM strategy and its effect on correcting misconceptions about Islamic concepts among fifth-grade scientific section female students.The research sample consisted of 70 female students from the fifth-grade scientific section, selected purposefully from two schools for the academic year 20242025. They were randomly assigned into two groups: an experimental group of 36 students, who were taught using the SWOM strategy, and a control group of 34 students, who were taught using the traditional method.The researcher employed a quasi-experimental design with two equivalent groups. To ensure equivalence, both groups were matched based on several variables, including age (in months), previous overall GPA from the fourth scientific grade, Quran and Islamic Education grades from the fourth scientific grade, Ravens Intelligence Test scores, and the pre-test scores of the Intellectual Security Scale.To achieve the research objectives and test its hypotheses, the researcher developed two instruments:An Islamic Concepts Test comprising 14 concepts, verified for validity, reliability, and discrimination.An Intellectual Security Scale, which in its final form consisted of 40 items, each with five graded response options, validated for reliability, validity, and discrimination.The researcher formulated a null hypothesis stating:"There is no statistically significant difference at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the experimental group students (taught using the SWOM strategy) and the control group students (taught using the traditional method) in correcting misconceptions about Islamic concepts, in favor of the experimental group."Based on the findings, the researcher concluded that teaching with the SWOM strategy had a significant impact on correcting misconceptions about Islamic concepts compared to the traditional method.The study further suggests exploring the effectiveness of the SWOM strategy in correcting misconceptions about Islamic concepts among fourth-grade scientific section students in Islamic Education and in fostering social values.