Development of Academic Achievement and Group Working Behavior by Using Cooperative Learning Activities by Team Game Tournament of Students in Grade 1

Abstract

            This action research has the following objectives: (1) To enhance the academic achievement of Secondary 1 students through the implementation of using cooperative learning activities by team game tournament, aiming to meet a minimum 70 percent success rate. (2) To improve the group work behavior of Secondary 1 students using cooperative learning activities by team game tournament, also targeting a 70 percent success rate. The target group for this research consists of 40 Secondary 1/3 students from Rongkham School, Rongkham District, Kalasin Province, Semester 2, academic year 2022. The research tools employed in this study include: (1) Learning management plan: Number of plans - 10.   (2) Academic achievement test: Multiple-choice 4, format with 30 questions. (3) Observation of students' group work behavior. Data analysis involved calculating the mean, percentage, and standard deviation. The research findings are as follows: (1) In the first operational cycle, the use of cooperative learning activities by team game tournament led to a development in academic achievement among Secondary 1 students. They achieved an average score of 10.08 out of 15 points, equivalent to 67.10 percent. Notably, 24 students met or exceeded the 70 percent achievement criteria, while 16 students did not. In the second action cycle, the researcher implemented positive reinforcement through group rewards. and negative reinforcement by deducting group scores to be within the group. As a result, all students achieved a passing rate of 70 percent, with an average score of 12.93 out of a full score of 15, equal to 86.17 percent. (2) Regarding the development of group work behavior in the first cycle using collaborative group learning activities, students exhibited group work behavior at a moderate level, accounting for 54.00 percent. However, when assessing group work behavior in each of the 5 areas, it did not meet the 70 percent criteria. In the second action cycle, the implemented positive reinforcement through group rewards. and negative reinforcement by deducting group scores to be within the group, resulted in the development of group work behavior in all students. They surpassed the 70 percent criteria in all aspects, achieving a good level of group work behavior, with an average score of 12.60 out of a full score of 15 points, equivalent to 84.00 percent.