Effect Of Picture Comprehension On Higher-Order Thinking Skills Of Grade Six Students

Abstract

The current study analyzes the effect of picture comprehension on higher-order thinking (hot) skills of grade six students of private schools in Karachi. The research population comprised grade six students of all private schools in Karachi. A purposive sampling design was adopted. It was quasi-experimental research, with a pretest and post-test control group design. A questionnaire was designed to get the demographic information of the students. Data was collected from N=42 students in grade six in a private school in Karachi. The data were analyzed using SPSS 19, quantitatively and qualitatively. Results revealed that pictures are helpful didactic tools if selected punctiliously, play an effective role in developing higher-order thinking skills, help maintain the interest and enthusiasm of young learners for a longer period, and save energy and resources in academic scenarios.