The Development of an Inquiry-Based Learning (5E) and The Scientific Process Skill Drills on Sun and Life for Grade 3

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) to develop the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning together with a basic science process skills training set on the topic of the sun and life to achieve an efficiency of 75/75, 2) to compare basic science process skills on the sun and life topic between pre and post learning using the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning combined with a basic science process skills training set, 3) to compare learning achievements on the topic of the sun and life between pre and post learning using the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning together and a basic science process skills training set, and 4) to study student satisfaction with the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning together with a basic science process skills training set. The sample group used in this research was 43 grade 3 students in semester 2, academic year 2022, at Anuban Roi Et School, Roi Et Province, using cluster random sampling. The tools used in the research included 1) learning management plans, 2) achievement tests on the sun and life topic, 3) a satisfaction survey form with the 5-step he 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning together with a basic science process skills training set for grade 3 students. Statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test distribution values in dependent samples.

            The results of the research showed as follows: 1) the efficiency (E1/E2) of the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning activities combined with a basic science process skills training set on the topic of the sun and life in grade 3 students was 79.50/87.85, which was higher than the set criteria, 2) basic science process skills of grade 3 students after learning were significantly higher than before learning at the level of .05 and had higher basic science skills, 3) the academic achievement on the topic of the sun and life using the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning activities and a set of basic science skills training for grade 3 students after learning was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level with higher academic achievement, and 4) the student satisfaction with the 5Es of Inquiry-based Learning combined with a basic science skills training set for grade 3 students had a high overall average satisfaction level.