The Development of Science Learning Achievement by Predict–Observe–Explain (POE) with Graphic Organizers Technique of Fifth Year Primary School Students

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) compare the learning achievement of Fifth year Primary School Students before and after learning by using Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching method with Graphic organizers, and 2) study the satisfaction of Fifth year Primary School Students in Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching method with Graphic organizers. The research is an experimental study. The sample group consists of 26 Grade 5/1 students from Bannapong School, Huai Yung, Nuea Khlong, Krabi, who were selected using cluster random sampling by drawing lots to determine the classroom. The research instruments consist of (1) A learning management plan for fifth year primary school students, Unit 5: The Weather Phenomena, (2) Learning achievement test, and (3) The satisfaction questionnaire for fifth year primary school students on the use of Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching method with Graphic organizers. The statistics for the data analysis were mean (𝑥̅), standard deviation (S.D.), Index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC), Difficulty index, Discrimination index, Kuder-Richardson Formula 20 (KR-20) and t-test dependent. The results of this study were as follows 1) the learning achievement of Fifth year Primary School Students by using Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching method with Graphic organizers after learning were significantly higher than before studying at the .001 level and 2) The satisfaction of fifth-year primary school students towards studying with the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching method using Graphic organizers is at the highest level. (𝑥̅ =4.51, S.D.=0.47). The researchers can utilize the findings of this study as guidelines for instructional management aimed for the development of science learning achievement by Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) with Graphic organizers technique accurately in the future.