Effects of 5Es Learning Circle Supplemented with learning Activity Packages on Science Learning outcome of Grade 4 Students

Abstract

           This research aimed to: 1) Create and evaluate the effectiveness of science learning activity packages to meet the 80/80 efficiency criterion, 2) Compare the science learning achievement of Grade 4 students before and after learning, 3) Compare the science process skills of Grade 4 students before and after learning, and 4) Study satisfaction with learning management using the 5Es learning cycle supplemented with science learning activity packages. The sample group consisted of 12 Grade 4 students from Ban Kud Chim School in the first semester of the 2022 academic year, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) Lesson plans, 2) Science learning activity packages, 3) Science achievement tests with discrimination power values between 0.33-0.60, difficulty values between 0.53-0.77, and reliability of 0.87, 4) Science process skills tests with discrimination power values between 0.33-0.87, difficulty values between 0.53-0.77, and reliability of 0.89, and 5) Satisfaction questionnaires. Statistical methods used for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, E1/E2 efficiency calculation, and dependent t-test.

           Research Findings:

          1. The science learning activity packages had an efficiency of 86.88/84.33

          2. The science learning achievement of Grade 4 students after learning was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 statistical significance level

          3. The science process skills of Grade 4 students after learning were significantly higher than before learning at the .05 statistical significance level

          4. Student satisfaction with the 5Es learning cycle supplemented with learning activity packages was at the highest level.