Development of Mathematics Learning Achievement Using the Think-Pair-Share Technique on the Topic of Properties of Exponents for Mathayom 2 students

Abstract

This study aimed to achieve three objectives: 1) to develop a mathematics learning plan using the Think-Pair-Share technique on the topic of properties of exponents, 2) to compare the learning achievement of mathematics using the Think-Pair-Share technique on the topic of properties of exponents against the 70% benchmark, and 3) to investigate the satisfaction of Grade 8 students with the learning management using the Think-Pair-Share technique. The sample group consisted of Grade 8 students from Ban Lao Pa Sa School. The tools used for data collection included: 1) learning plans, 2) a post-test measuring knowledge after learning, and 3) a questionnaire evaluating students' satisfaction with the learning plan using the Think-Pair-Share technique. Statistical analyses included mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test.

Results of the study revealed the following:

1. The evaluation of the mathematics learning plan using the Think-Pair-Share technique on the topic of properties of exponents indicated that students achieved an average score of 78.025% based on the learning objectives. Additionally, the students' post-test scores averaged 78%. Thus, it can be concluded that the mathematics learning plan using the Think-Pair-Share technique met the 70/70 efficiency criteria.


2. The learning achievement of students on the topic of properties of exponents, facilitated through the Think-Pair-Share technique, was significantly higher than the 70% benchmark at the 0.05 level of statistical significance.


3. The overall satisfaction of Grade 8 students with the learning management using the Think-Pair-Share technique was at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.93 ± 0.687. All evaluation criteria indicated the highest level of satisfaction.

Keywords: Think-Pair-Share technique; properties of exponents