<![CDATA[Backgroud: The aim of this study is to develop lesson plans incorporating skill-based exercises based on Driver’s model to influence constructive thinking and the acquisition of a number of basic handball skills, and to investigate the impact of skill-based exercises based on Driver’s model on constructive thinking and the acquisition of a number of basic handball skills. Methods: The researcher employed an experimental approach using an experimental and control group design with pre- and post-tests, as this was deemed appropriate for the research problem and objectives. The research population consisted of fourth-year preparatory students at Amr ibn Jundub al-Ghafari Preparatory School, Takrit Education Division, General Directorate of Education for Salah al-Din Governorate, for the 2022/2023 academic year, comprising 84 students distributed across three classes (A, B and C). The research sample was selected at random by drawing lots from sections (B) and (C), comprising 56 students (28 students in each section), The 8 students from the pilot study sample were excluded, leaving 48 students, representing 57.142 per cent of the original research population. They were divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 24 students in each group, After conducting the pre-tests, implementing the teaching plans, carrying out the post-tests and collecting the data, the researcher analysed the data statistically using SPSS software. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in both groups, but the improvement in the experimental group was higher. The scores of constructive thinking and basic handball skills (handling, dribbling, scoring) were significantly improved in the group using the Driver model compared to the control group. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a positive and effective impact of skill-based exercises based on the Driver model on the development of constructive thinking and the acquisition of a number of basic handball skills. The model proved highly effective, motivating students to learn more quickly than with traditional teaching methods. It also contributed to increasing students’ enthusiasm for learning and reduced boredom and disengagement from the lesson as a result of their collaboration and their ability to propose and refine ideas, and whilst the control group showed improvement, this was to a lesser extent than that of the experimental group. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the Driver model and the skill-based exercises used in enhancing constructive thinking and the acquisition of a number of basic handball skills. ]]>
