The Effect of Geogebra programs with Open Approach Method on Mathematical knowledge Connection Skills for Students of Mathematics Faculty of Education, Buriram Rajabhat University

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to: 1) develop the Geogebra program together with using the open learning activities, entitled Hypothesis Testing; 2) compare the skills of utilizing the Geogebra program for students in Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Buriram Rajabhat University; 3) study the students’ satisfaction after studying with the Geogebra program together with open learning activities, entitled Hypothesis Testing. The sample group used in this research contained 27 2^nd year students in Mathematics Department, Faculty of Education, Buriram Rajabhat University, derived by the group random sampling technique. The research instruments included: 1) Geogebra program learning management plan together with the open learning activities, entitled Hypothesis Testing, 2) the mathematical skill assessment form, and 3) the satisfaction assessment form. The data were analyzed by using the percentage, mean, standard deviation and the t-test.

The research results revealed that:
1. The development of learning plan with the open approach method, entitled Hypothesis Testing from all 5 experts in overall was appropriate at the most level.
2. The mathematical linkage skills after learning using the Geogebra program with open learning activities, entitled Hypothesis Testing appeared higher the 70% criterion at the statistical significance of .05 level.
3. The students’ satisfaction towards studying with the Geogebra program together with open learning activities, entitled Hypothesis Testing revealed at the most level.