Cooperative Learning Management Using Think-Pair-Share Technique Combined with Games to Develop the Achievement of Problem Solving Concept with Logical Reasoning of Grade 6 Students

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were: 1) to compare the achievement of problem solving concept with logical reasoning before and after cooperative learning management using think-pair-share technique combined with games, 2) to compare the achievement of problem solving concept with logical reasoning after cooperative learning using think-pair-share technique combined with games of grade 6 students with a criterion of 80 percent, and 3) to study students’ satisfaction toward cooperative learning using think-pair-share combined with games. The research sample consisted of 13 students from grade 6 studying in the second semester of academic year 2023 at Wat Wiharnberg School (Kanchananukun), Phatthalung Province, selected by using cluster random sampling technique. The research instruments were: 1) lesson plans using think-pair-share technique combined with games, 2) an achievement test on problem solving concept with logical reasoning, and 3) a students’ satisfaction questionnaire. The statistics used in this research were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Wilcoxon signed rank test.

          The research findings were as follows: 1) the achievement score after employing the problem solving concept with logical reasoning cooperative learning management using think-pair-share technique combined with games was higher than before with statically significant at .05 level, 2) the achievement score after employing the problem solving concept with logical reasoning after cooperative learning using think-pair-share technique combined with games was higher than the criterion of 80 percent with statically significant at.05 level, and 3) the students’ satisfaction toward cooperative learning using think-pair-share combined with games was at a highest level.