The Effects of Learning Activities on Civil and Criminal Law Using Problem-Based Learning Combined with Board Games on Academic Achievement and Analytical Thinking Skills of Grade 9 Students

Abstract

This research article aims to (1) compare students' academic achievement and analytical thinking skills before and after learning through problem-based learning combined with board games, (2) compare the post-learning academic achievement and analytical thinking skills of students who engaged in problem-based learning with board games and those who received traditional instruction, (3) examine students' satisfaction with the problem-based learning approach combined with board games. The sample group for this study consisted of 47 ninth-grade students from Saparachinee 2 School who were enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year. The participants were selected using a stratified random sampling method. This study employed a quasi-experimental research design using a Nonrandomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The research instruments used for data collection include: 1) lesson plans using problem-based learning combined with board games; 2) traditional lesson plans; 3) academic achievement tests; 5) analytical thinking skills tests; 6) satisfaction questionnaires. The statistics used for data analysis included mean (M.), standard deviation (S.D.), dependent t-tests, and independent t-tests. The result of the study found that: 1) Students who participated in problem-based learning combined with board games had significantly higher post-learning academic achievement and analytical thinking skills compared to their pre-learning scores at the .05 significance level. 2) Students who participated in problem-based learning combined with board games had significantly higher post-learning academic achievement and analytical thinking skills than those who received traditional instruction at the .05 significance level. 3) Students' satisfaction with problem-based learning integrated with board games was at a high level.