Effects of CIPPA Teaching Method Supplemented with Interactive Notebooks on Analytical Thinking Ability and Science Learning Achievement of Grade 4 Students

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) compare the analytical thinking ability of Grade 4 students before and after instruction using the CIPPA teaching method supplemented with interactive notebooks, 2) compare students' post-instruction analytical thinking ability against the 70% criterion, 3) compare students' science learning achievement before and after instruction, 4) compare students' post-instruction science learning achievement against the 80% criterion, 5) compare analytical thinking ability and science learning achievement between male and female students, and 6) examine students' satisfaction with the CIPPA teaching method supplemented with interactive notebooks. The sample consisted of 38 Grade 4 students, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments comprised (1) a CIPPA-based lesson plan supplemented with interactive notebooks on the topic "Functions of Plant Parts," (2) an analytical thinking ability test, (3) a science learning achievement test on the same topic, and (4) a student satisfaction questionnaire. The findings were as follows. First, students' post-instruction analytical thinking scores were significantly higher than their pre-instruction scores (p < .01). Second, students' post-instruction analytical thinking scores significantly exceeded the 70% criterion (p < .01). Third, students' post-instruction science learning achievement scores were significantly higher than their pre-instruction scores (p < .01). Fourth, students' post-instruction science learning achievement scores significantly exceeded the 80% criterion (p < .01). Fifth, no statistically significant difference was found between male and female students in analytical thinking ability or science learning achievement. Sixth, students' overall satisfaction with the CIPPA teaching method supplemented with interactive notebooks was rated at a high level. These findings suggest that the CIPPA teaching method supplemented with interactive notebooks is an effective instructional approach for enhancing both analytical thinking ability and science learning achievement among Grade 4 students, regardless of gender, and is well received by learners.