The development of mathematics learning activity packages based on the concept of active learning manaegment to promote the problem-solving skills of grade 3 students

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) develop a set of mathematics learning activities based on the active learning approach to enhance problem-solving skills; 2) study the effects of using the mathematics learning activities based on the active learning approach on students’ problem-solving skills; and 3) examine students’ satisfaction toward the implementation of the developed activities. The sample consisted of 35 Grade 3 students from Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School (Elementary Level), academic year 2023, selected through cluster random sampling. The classroom was mixed-ability and had no statistically significant differences in mathematics achievement among sections. The research instruments included: 1) the developed set of mathematics learning activities based on the active learning approach to enhance problem-solving skills; 2) lesson plans based on the active learning approach; 3) a problem-solving skills test; and 4) a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a one-group t-test to compare pre- and post-learning outcomes and descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) for students’ satisfaction.

The findings were as follows:

1. The developed mathematics learning activities demonstrated an efficiency (E1/E2) of 83.04/81.29, which met the predetermined criterion of 80/80.

2. Students’ mathematics problem-solving skills after learning with the developed activities were significantly higher than before the intervention at the .05 level

3. The students’ satisfaction with the mathematics learning activities was at a very high level.