The Effect of Using Cooperative Learning Together with Questioning Technique on Mathematics Achievement of Grade 7 Students

Zhanfeng Li; Suwanna Juithong; Wassaporn Jirojphan

doi:10.14456/jsasr.2023.53

Authors

Zhanfeng Li Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5622-2161
Suwanna Juithong Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1391-5819
Wassaporn Jirojphan Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage, Pathum Thani, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6934-5372

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jsasr.2023.53

Keywords:

Cooperative Learning together with Questioning Technique;, Mathematics Achievement;, Satisfaction

Abstract

Background and Aims: Mathematics is closely related to human development and social progress. It is an important part of human civilization and has promoted the great progress of society, science, and technology. With the rapid development of modern information technology, mathematics is more widely used in all aspects of social production and daily activities. The purposes of this research were : (1) To compare Mathematics achievement before and after learning management using cooperative learning together with the questioning technique teaching method. (2) To compare Mathematics achievement after learning management using cooperative learning together with questioning technique teaching method with the determined criterion of 70%. (3) To assess the student’s satisfaction toward learning management using cooperative learning together with questioning technique teaching method.

Materials and Methods: The sample of this study is 40 students from Class 2, Grade 7, No.19 Middle School of Zhoukou City. Data was collected through achievement tests and satisfaction questionnaires and SPSS software was used to analyze the collected data, the data used for analysis were the mean value of samples, standard deviation, and single sample T-test.

Results: The results of the study were as follows: 1) The mathematics achievement of students after using the Cooperative Learning Together With the Questioning Technique method was higher than before at a statistically significant level of 0.05. 2) The mathematics achievement of students after using Cooperative learning together with the questioning technique method was higher than the 70% criterion at the 0.05 statistical significance level (M=24.35, SD=2.46). 3) The satisfaction of students after using cooperative learning together with the questioning technique method was at a higher level (M=4.11, SD=0.64).

Conclusion: Therefore, cooperative learning combined with the questioning skills teaching method can improve the teaching effect and academic performance, and students are satisfied with the teaching effect of cooperative learning combined with the questioning skills teaching method in a class.

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