Chapter 1: The Role of Financial Literacy in Developing Innovative Thinking Among Basic Stage Students From the Perspective of National and Civic Education Teachers in Al-Mafraq

This study investigates the relationship between financial literacy and innovative thinking among elementary school students in Mafraq city, utilizing a descriptive survey methodology. Through field study approaches and questionnaires directed at subject teachers, data were collected from a sample of 148 teachers in both government and private schools. The study instrument underwent rigorous validation processes, ensuring its reliability and validity. The study procedures were meticulously outlined, covering aspects such as introducing the research problem, reviewing previous literature, and detailing the methodology, including sample selection and instrument development. Statistical analysis, conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, revealed crucial insights into the relationship between financial literacy and innovative thinking. Descriptive analysis illuminated the characteristics of the main study variables, providing a foundation for further examination. Normal distribution tests indicated the suitability of the data for statistical analysis. Cronbach's alpha tests confirmed the high reliability of the study instrument, bolstering confidence in the measurement of variables. Linear regression analysis unveiled a significant positive relationship between financial literacy and innovative thinking among students. The robust statistical model elucidated that innovative thinking plays a pivotal role in fostering financial literacy. The study's findings underscore the importance of nurturing innovative thinking in educational settings to enhance financial literacy among students.