Tizazu, Getenet(PhDAyen, Netsanet2021-11-012023-11-052021-11-012023-11-052021-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/28439The contribution of play Based Learning for students’ academic performance in Five Right To Play Project Target Primary Schools in Gulele sub city NetsanetAyen Addis Ababa University, 2021 The overall objective of this study was to assess the contribution of Play Based Learning Methodology for students’ academic performance in Five Right To Play Project Target primary schools. A descriptive survey study with quantitative and qualitative was engaged for this study. Data gathering instruments to collect the necessary data were questionnaire, and interview. The questionnaire was distributed to 90 teachers, (First primary grades teachers both trained and untrained by play Based Learning Methodology.)5educational leaders (vice principal chosen through purposive sampling); three supervisors (chosen through purposive sampling) participated in the study. While the questionnaires were distributed to 90 teachers and the interview was conducted with eight educational leaders. The data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using statistical tools such as percentage; frequency and mean. Data obtained through interview was analyzed qualitatively. Among other things, the study found that children have shown better nonacademic performance (i.e. cooperation, communication, team work self-steam and self - confidence) when they participated in play based learning. Education officials trained by play based learning methodology by the organization have demonstrated good understanding about play based learning. All the same, it was found that classroom environment such as class size and number of students, shortage of play materials in the schools and lack of training in this methodology for some teachers were the major factors that affected the implementation of play based learning methodology. The overall recommendation of the study was to improve the academic and nonacademic performance of first primary grade students play base learning approach is very important. To that effect, it is recommended that all teachers should be trained in this methodology.enA descriptive survey study with quantitative and qualitative was engaged for this studyThesis