Problem-based Learning Management with Social Media to Promote Analytical Thinking for Grade 9 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) compare the pre- and post- learning achievement scores on genetic inheritance and biotechnology of Grade 9 students who have learned through problem-based learning activities with social media and 2) compare the pre- and post- analytical thinking scores of Grade 9 students who have learned through problem-based learning activities with social media. The sample group was fort two Grade9students of Phadungnaree School Talad Subdistrict, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province from Cluster Random Sampling In the academic year 2022, Phadungnaree School. The research tools include: 1) Problem-based learning management plans with social media on ecosystems and biodiversity, totaling 7 plans, 2 hours each, totaling 14 hours., 2) The four multiple choices learning achievement test for 30 items and 3) the four multiple choices analytical thinking test for 30 items. The data analysis statistics were percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test for dependent-samples.

            The research found that 1) the students who have learned through problem-based learning management with social media had post-test learning achievement score higher than pre-test learning achievement score at the .05 significance level and 2) students who have learned through problem-based learning management with social media had post-test analytical thinking score higher than pre-test analytical thinking score at the .05 significance level.