The Effect of (ECRIF) Strategy on EFL Preparatory School Pupils’ Achievement in English Language
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.9.3.P2.17Abstract
The research aims to determine the effectiveness of the ECRIF strategy in enhancing pupils’ achievement in English. The study tested the following hypotheses: there is no significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups in the post-test. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, employing pre-test and post-test measures for both experimental and control groups. This study was conducted on a sample of 50 from the fifth scientific stage pupils studying at Sada Al-Marafa High Achievers School for Boys in Baghdad City during the academic year 2024/2025. Both groups have been equalized in such variables from educational level of parent. The findings revealed that the ECRIF strategy significantly enhanced English language achievement. Moreover, a strong positive correlation was found between the pupils’ post-test achievement scores, underscoring the interdependence of academic performance in EFL learning contexts.
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