The Effects of Brain-Based Learning Activities Combined with Mathematics Games on Probability for Grade 9 Students

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) develop mathematics learning activities on the topic of probability using brain-based learning integrated with mathematics games for Grade 9 students, with an effectiveness criterion of 75/75, 2) compare students’ learning achievement before and after the implementation of brain-based learning combined with mathematics games, and 3) explore students’ opinions toward this instructional approach. The sample consisted of 31 Grade 9 students from Khaen Dong Phitthayakhom School, Buriram Province, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included 1) lesson plans, 2) a mathematics achievement test, and 3) a student opinion questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage, and one-sample t-test. The findings revealed that:  1.The developed learning activities achieved an effectiveness score of 82.52/80.26, exceeding the specified criterion. 2. Students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level of statistical significance. 3. Students’ opinions regarding the brain-based learning approach integrated with mathematics games were at the highest level of satisfaction.