The Development of Grade 6 Students’ Academic Achievement in the Topic of Electrical Circuits Through MACRO Model Learning Activities and Group Work Processes

Abstract

Research on the topic " the development of Grade 6 students’ academic achievement in the topic of electrical circuits through MACRO model learning activities and group work processes" had the objectives to design learning activities in the subject of electrical circuits using the MACRO model along with group work processes, to develop students’ achievement and their group work skills through learning activities, as well as to study the level of satisfaction of Grade 6 students with learning activities. Target group in this study is 23 Grade 6 students who were studying in the first semester of the 2023 academic year at Ban Phaweang School, Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province. All research participants were obtained by purposive selection. The study tools consist of two MACRO model learning plans on electrical circuits, three hours for total teaching duration. Data collection tools consist of pre-test, post-test, group work observation form, and satisfaction questionnaires. The results of the research found that students in Grade 6 had a significantly higher mean score after studying than the mean score before studying with 5.22 and 8.70, respectively. Overall group work skills of the students have an average score of 4.4, which is at a good level. Learners are satisfied with teaching and learning activities at a high level with an overall average of 3.92.

Keywords: MACRO model learning; group work process; academic achievement; electrical circuit