The Development of Learning Achievement and Analytical Thinking Skills on Economics Using Inquiry-Based Learning (5Es) With Graphic Organizers for Matthayomsuksa 5 Students at Teeparatpittaya School

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to: 1) develop a learning management plan using the 5Es inquiry-based learning model combined with graphic organizer techniques in the economics subject to meet the 80/80 efficiency criterion; 2) compare the learning achievement of students taught with the 5Es inquiry-based learning model combined with graphic organizer techniques versus those taught using conventional methods; 3) compare analytical thinking skills between students taught using the 5Es model combined with graphic organizers and those taught with traditional methods; and 4) study the satisfaction of students learning through the 5Es model combined with graphic organizer techniques in the economics subject. The population used in this research consisted of 280 Mathayom Suksa 5 (Grade 11) students from 7 classrooms. The sample group, selected through cluster random sampling using classrooms as sampling units, included 80 students from two classrooms. The research tools included: (1) 10 lesson plans using the 5Es inquiry-based learning model combined with graphic organizer techniques; (2) a 40-item multiple-choice learning achievement test; (3) a 40-item multiple-choice analytical thinking skills test; and (4) A 20-item student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, and standard deviation. The findings were as follows: 1) The learning management plan using the 5Es model combined with graphic organizer techniques achieved an effectiveness score of E1 = 82.05 and E2 = 90.06, meeting the 80/80 criterion. 2) Students in the experimental group (n = 40), who were taught using the 5Es model combined with graphic organizers, had a higher average achievement score (mean = 22.05) than those in the control group (mean = 18.33). 3) In terms of analytical thinking skills, the experimental group (mean = 28.55) outperformed the control group (mean = 25.98). 4) Overall, student satisfaction with the 5Es inquiry-based learning model combined with graphic organizer techniques was at a high level.