Development of Mathematics Learning Activities by Using Inquiry Process with Creative Problem-solving (CPS) to Promote Computational Thinking Skills in Matthayomsuksa 2 Students

Jirattikorn  Siphai; Kanyarat  Cojorn

doi:10.14456/jsasr.2022.37

Authors

Jirattikorn Siphai Master of Education (Teaching of Science and Mathematics), Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5841-2185
Kanyarat Cojorn Faculty of Education, Mahasarskham University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5841-2185

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jsasr.2022.37

Keywords:

Efficiency to Mathematics Learning Activities; , Computational Thinking Skill; , Achievement; , Grade 8 Students

Abstract

Computational thinking skills are essential for today’s learners. The learning management model using the inquiry process with Creative Problem-solving (CPS) can be used to develop computational thinking skills, creative thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving in a systematic manner for students. The purpose of this research was to develop the mathematics learning activities using a creative problem-solving process to promote computational thinking skills of grade 8 students in a study about of efficiency to mathematics learning activities according to the specified criteria of 70/70, comparison to computational thinking skills, and comparison to achievement according to criteria of 70% with grade 8 students of 41 people in Mahasarakham University Demonstration School. The data came from learning management plans of 7 lessons, and the achievement test to data analysis was analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The study revealed that the efficiency of mathematics learning activities has to process and result from efficiencies of 76.77/77.45 to higher than the threshold of 70/70, the computational thinking skills, and the achievement of the students to higher than the threshold of 70% were significant at the .05 significant level.

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