AbstractThis study investigates total quality management practices (TQM) and primary school
academic performance (PSAP) in Abu Dhabi: Teaching innovation as a mediator using
a quantitative research design. The study also aspired to determine the relationship
between TQM and teaching innovation, dimensions of TQM and PSAP, dimensions of
teaching innovation and PSAP, and mediating role of teaching innovation on
relationship between TQM and PSAP. A total of 342 teachers were chosen as a sample
through quota and simple sampling. Data analysis using structural equation modelling
was used. The findings revealed a significant relationship between TQM practices and
primary school academic performance with a coefficient of (β=-0.88, p..