Effects of Problem-based Learning Management on Mathematics Problem Solving Ability and Achievement for Mathayomsuksa 1 Students.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study and compare problem-solving abilities and Mathematics learning achievement between two student groups: those studying in a problem-based management program and normal program.  The 75 percent criteria is used as the standard for comparison. The study sample consisted of 52 Mathayomsuksa 1 students from Hinngompithayakom school. The sample group was chosen by purposive sampling. The research instruments were 1) the problem-based learning management and the normal learning lesson plans 2) the problem-solving abilities test 3) the learning achievement test

The result showed that the problem-solving abilities pretest scores of problem-based management program and normal program are 31.15% and 30.77% respectively. Whereas the posttest scores between two groups are 80.19% and 70.29% respectively.  In the case of the learning achievement test, pretest scores of problem-based management program and normal program are 38.85% and 39.23% respectively. Whereas the posttest scores between two groups are 80.38% and 69.74% respectively.  With the 75 percent criteria, it was shown that the student in the problem-based management program gained a higher performance score than the controlled group.