The Development of Mathematics Learning Activities based on Active Learning with Questions Technique to Promote Analytical Thinking Abilities for Grade 7 Students

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) develop mathematics learning activities based on active learning combined with questioning techniques, 2) compare students' analytical thinking ability against the 70% criterion, 3) compare students' analytical thinking ability before and after instruction, and 4) examine students' satisfaction toward the learning activities. The sample consisted of 16 Grade 7 students from Ban Non Bon School (Khamla Prachanukrao) during the second semester of the 2024 academic year, selected through cluster random sampling. Research instruments included 1) nine lesson plans totaling 12 instructional hours, 2) an analytical thinking ability test, 3) pre- and post-instruction tests, and 4) a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results revealed that 1) the mathematics learning activities based on active learning combined with questioning techniques comprised five steps, and were evaluated by experts as appropriate at the highest level; 2) students' analytical thinking ability in each unit was significantly higher than the 70% criterion at the .05 level of statistical significance; 3) students' post-instruction analytical thinking ability was significantly higher than their pre-instruction ability at the .05 level of statistical significance; and 4) students' satisfaction toward the mathematics learning activities based on active learning combined with questioning techniques was at the highest level.