The Development of Mathematical Poblem-Solving Abilities on Exponentials Through the use of Board Games to Organize by Teams Games Tournaments : TGT Technique of Seventh Grade

Abstract

               The objectives of this research were to 1) develop problem-solving abilities on linear equations in one variable of grade 7 students after receiving the KWDL and think-pair-share techniques, with a target criterion of 70%, 2) compare the learning achievement of students before and after the learning management intervention, and 3) study the students’ satisfaction with the learning management. The research sample consisted of 27 Grade 7 students from the second semester of the 2022 academic year at Huai Phueng Pittaya School, Huai Phueng District, Kalasin Province, selected through cluster sampling. The research instruments included lesson plans, a problem-solving ability test, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing with a t-test.

               The findings revealed that: 1) the students' problem-solving ability on linear equations in one variable of grade 7 students after being managed to learn the KWDL and think-pair-share techniques was significantly higher than the criterion of 70% at the .05 level of significance, 2) the students’ post-learning achievement was significantly higher than their pre-learning achievement at the .05 level of significance, and 3) the students’ satisfaction with the learning management was at a high level.