Effects of Learning Management on Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Using Brain-based Learning (BBL) with KWDL Technique towards Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability and Analytical Thinking Ability of Grade 3 Students

Abstract

The purposes of this research were : 1) to compare the mathematical problem-solving ability of students using brain-based learning with KWDL technique on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of grade 3 students before and after learning; 2) to compare the mathematical problem-solving ability of students with 70 percent criterion; 3) to compare the analytical thinking ability of students before and after learning; 4) to compare the analytical thinking ability of students with 70 percent criterion. The samples of this study were 26 students of grade 3 students studying in the second semester of the academic year 2019 at Wat Ban Mueang Pho School, Huai Rat District, Buriram Province, Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. They were selected by using cluster random sampling technique. The research instruments consisted of 1) 12 lesson plans; 2) a mathematical problem-solving ability test; and 3) an analytical thinking ability test. The statistics for data analysis consisted of percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t – test.

              The results of the study were as follows: 1) The mathematical problem-solving ability scores were higher than before learning at the .05 level of significance. 2) The mathematical problem-solving ability scores for posttest were higher than specified criteria of 70 percent with statistically significant at the .05 level. 3) The analytical thinking ability scores were higher than before learning at the .05 level of significance. and 4) The analytical thinking ability scores for posttest were higher than specified criteria of 70 percent with statistically significant at the .05 level.