The Development of Mathematics Learning Activities Based on Polya’s Problem Solving Method to Solve Decimal Word Problems in Four Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division) for Primary 6 with The Process of Action Research Participate

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the problems and expectations on the development of mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem solving method to solve decimal word problems in four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in Primary 6, 2) to study the guidelines in the development of mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem solving method and 3) to study the learning achievement by the comparison of the pre-learning achievement with the post-learning achievement in mathematics learning. The samples of this research are 28 students who are studying in the first semester of academic year 2560 in Pangewnonghee School located in Ban Phai District, Khon Kae Province under the control of Khon Kaen Primary Educational Service Area 2. The research tools are 1) 10 learning management plans, 2) 4 multiple choices with 20 questions, 3) 3 sets of mini quiz questions (1 set with 10 questions) and 4) the activity participation record. The statistics used in analyzing data are percentage, mean and standard deviations such as Dependent samples t-test and One samples t-test. Results of the research are as follows. 1) The research findings in the problems and expectations on the development of mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem solving method are (1) the learning problems of students, (2) the learning behaviors of students and (3) the teaching problems of math teacher. 2) The findings in the guidelines in the development of mathematics learning activities related to parents, teachers and students are (1) the cooperation of parents and teachers to solve a problem at home and school, (2) the learning management plans properly adapted to introduce and communicate the lessons to the students successfully by the math teachers, (3) the learning management plans managed by the math teachers in assigning the group worksheets and math skill worksheets to the students, (4) the suggestions of parents to improve the math skill worksheet assessment of students, (5) the arrangement of remedial instruction to improve a math skill in each student, and (6) the personal tutoring among the students. 3) The findings related to the development of mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem solving method show that the post-learning achievement of students is better than the pre-learning achievement in mathematics learning with the statistical significance at .01.