The Learning Management Model to Enhance Problem-Solving Abilities and Mathematical Connection Abilities of Grad 4 Students

Abstract

            The purposes of this research were: (1) to study basic information on practice and needs for develop a learning management to enhance mathematics problem-solving and connection abilities, (2) to develop a learning management model, (3) to study the results of using the learning management model, and (4) to evaluate the learning management model. The sample consisted of 24 Grad 4 students from Samchaiudomwit School, during the second semester of academic year 2023, selected by cluster random sampling. The employed research instruments were: lesson plans with activity packages, an ability assessment form, problem-solving and mathematical connection ability test, a student satisfaction questionnaire, and an evaluation form for the model. Data were analyzed using mean, percentage, standard deviation, dependent t-test, and content analysis.

        The research results were as follow:

            1) Teachers have the opinion that the learning management is at a high level and has the greatest need for development, while students have the opinion that the learning management is at a moderate level and has a great need for development.

            2) The learning management model, named the “MAMEE MODEL,” The model consisted of principles, objectives, syntax, instructional effects, nurturant effects, social systems, principle of reaction and support system. There were 5 steps of syntax as follows: (1) motivation, (2) analysis, (3) mind mapping (4) elaboration and (5) evaluation.

            3) The learning management model had an efficiency of 84.50/83.06 (E₁/E₂), which is higher than the 80/80 criterion. Effective index value was 0.7376. Student ’s abilities were at a very good level, post-test scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores at the .05 level, and student satisfaction reached the highest level.

            4) The overall evaluation indicated that the model had the highest quality and appropriateness.