The Development of Third-Grade Students’ Learning Achievement in Science Subject Through the Intrgration of an Inquiry-Based Learning Approach (5 E) and the Science Exercises Titled Air Around Us

Abstract

          This study aimed to 1) develop science exercises for third-grade students; 2) compare the learning achievement in science subject of third-grade students before and after learning through the integration of an inquiry-based learning approach (5 Es) and the science exercises titled “Air Around Us”; and 3) examine the satisfaction of students towards the integration of an inquiry-based learning approach (5 Es) and the science exercises. The sample consisted of 35 students from Pathomsuksa 3/9 at Banbangkapi School, Bangkapi District Office, Bangkok, in the second semester of the academic year 2023. The research instruments were 1) the science exercises and 2) the pre- and post-learning achievement tests. The data were analyzed using mean scores, standard deviations, and percentages.
          The findings revealed that 1) all the items in the science exercises, “Air Around Us”, were validated by three experts and showed an IOC level at 1, indicating their suitability and alignment with the learning objectives and ensuring the suitability for developing basic science skills for third-grade students; 2) the average scores of students’ learning achievement were statistically higher after learning through the integration of an inquiry-based learning approach (5 Es) and the science exercises, at a significant level of 0.05; and   3) the overall satisfaction of students towards the integration of an inquiry-based learning approach (5 Es) and the science exercises was ‘most satisfied’.