*This improvement initiative was under the supervision of TAMAM steering team.
The aim of the study was to obtain evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of the “Independent Researcher Student Project.” The project used an evidence based action research approach. The methodology used in this study was mainly questionnaires and focus groups.
The study resulted in developing students’ social skills and self-confidence. The recommendations of this study were: to provide professional training sessions for science teachers, to develop teachers’ understanding towards research skills, and to re-examine students’ mechanism towards developing their research skills.