Development of Mathematics Learning Process that Integrates Collaborative Learning with Case Method Learning to Enhance Analytical Thinking Skills of Prathomsuksa 6 Students at Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University in Pathumthani Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to (1) develop the mathematics learning process that integrates collaborative learning with case method learning to enhance the analytical thinking skills of Prathomsuksa 6 students at Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University in Pathumthani province;  and  (2) evaluate the effectiveness of  the mathematics learning in the aspects of mathematic knowledge, analytical thinking skills, and self assessment. This study was conducted with the population of 61 Prathomsuksa 6 students at Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University during the first semester of academic year 2012. The research instruments were (1) a mathematics case handbook (IOC = 0.66–1.00), (2) lesson plans in mathematics(IOC = 0.66–1.00), (3) mathematics knowledge pre- and post- tests(IOC = 0.66–1.00, K.R. 21 = 0.78, P = 0.23–0.89), (4) an analytical thinking skills evaluation form(IOC = 0.66–1.00), and (5) a student’s attitude form(IOC = 0.66–1.00). The obtained data were analyzed by using means, standard deviations, and percentages. The results of the study were as follows: (1) the mathematics learning process that integrates collaborative learning with case method learning consisted of four stages: (1.1) review on previous knowledge, (1.2) mathematics case introduction, (1.3) mathematics case analysis through collaborative learning, and (1.4) conclusion and application; (2) the students’ average score of mathematics knowledge earned from the post-test was higher than that of the pre-test; (3) the students’ average score of analytical thinking skills was at a high level, and their development of  analytical thinking skills increased steadily; and (4) the average score of student’s  self-assessment was at a  high level.