In the last ten years, there has been a significant advancement in technology, resulting in the emergence of novel approaches for the creation of educational apps. The use of Augmented Reality (AR) as an educational tool is becoming more readily available to both young pupils at the elementary school level and adult learners in professional settings. The objective of this research is to find out whether teaching through Augmented Reality is more effective than using textbooks and worksheets. Quantitative research techniques are used here. and the use of cognitive learning results A sample of 30 students was randomly selected from the history department at Al-Mustansiriyah University. The results suggest that the hypothesis (Ha) is supported, showing a moderate association. Additionally, the use of Augmented Reality as a viable and environmentally friendly approach to learning has a significant impact on educational achievements. This indicates that the utilisation of Augmented Reality resulted in a significant enhancement of student academic performance, specifically by 29.8%.