THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE-PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY OF GRADE SIX STUDENTS THROUGH STEM EDUCATION

Abstract

The purposes of the study were to develop science-problem solving ability of sixth grade student through STEM education  to pass the criteria of 70 percent. The sample in this study was 23 students in grade 6 of Bankaumnadee school at Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province. The research  was conducted by  action research method within 3  action cycles. The research instruments were; 1) STEM lesson plans and 2) observation behavior and creating in scientific of grade. All data were statistically analyzed by mean and percentage. The result of this study revealed that;  The first  action cycle, the students had science-problem solving ability score 22.48 points, representing 74.93 percent and 17 students were passed the criteria of the 70 percent. The second  action cycle, the students  had science-problem solving ability score 26.52 points, representing 88.40 percent, and 22 students were passed the criteria of 70 percent. The third process, the students had science-problem solving ability score 28.57 points; representing 95.22 percent and all of the 23 students passed the criteria of 70 percent, It reflects that the learning management according to STEM education  promotes science-problem solving ability of the sample students to be higher continuously.