THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR A COMPUTING SCIENCE COURSE ON LOOP STATEMENT PROGRAMMING BY USING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING FOR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS

Abstract

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) improve the learning outcomes of the Grade 5 students at Nakhon Phanom Kindergarten School in the subject of Computational Science, specifically on the topic of loop programming, using problem-based learning, with a target average score of 80%, (2) compare pre- and post-learning results from the lesson plans, and (3) assess student satisfaction with the learning management. This experimental research involved a sample group of 32 Grade 5 students, selected through cluster sampling. The data collection tools included five learning plans, and the data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.

The research findings were as follows 1) The average learning outcome of students using problem-based learning in computational science met the target at 84.00%. 2) The learning ability of Grade 5 students in the subject of Computational Science, specifically on the topic of loop programming, using problem-based learning, showed an average pre-test score of 3.13, which was at the “needs improvement” level, while the post-test average score was 8.31,  which was at the “good”level. 3) The analysis of student satisfaction with the problem-based learning approach in computational science on the topic of loop programming revealed an overall satisfaction level of “very high” (mean = 4.62). The highest satisfaction aspects were the alignment of teaching activities with learning objectives (mean = 4.78) and the teacher's dedication to instruction (mean = 4.75).