Development of Mathematics Learning Activities Based on Polya’s Problem-Solving Method for Ratios to Enhance Mathematics Achievement of Grade 6 Students

Authors

  • Nanthikorn Udomsin Department of Elementary Education, Faculty of Education, Northern College.
  • Wathcharathinnaphat Anuma Ban Payang School, Office of Chiang Rai Primary Educational Service Area 3.
  • Kajornatthapol Pongwirithon Master of Business Administration Program, Faculty of Business Administration, Northern College.

Keywords:

Development of Learning Activity Packages, Mathematics, Polya’s Problem-Solving Process

Abstract

This study aimed to (1) develop and evaluate the effectiveness of mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem-solving process on the topic of ratios, ensuring they meet the 75/75 efficiency criterion, (2) compare students' mathematics achievement before and after learning with these activities, and (3) examine students' satisfaction with the learning activities. The sample consisted of 27 sixth-grade students from Ban Payang School in Chiang Rai Province, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included five sets of learning activities covering various aspects of ratios, a pre-test and post-test to measure mathematics achievement, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using the E1/E2 index to assess effectiveness, a dependent t-test to compare achievement, and mean scores to analyze satisfaction.

The findings revealed that

  1. the learning activities achieved an effectiveness score of 77.79/82.47, surpassing the 75/75 criterion.
  2. students’ mathematics achievement significantly improved, with the average pre-test score at 10.00 and the post-test score increasing to 25.41 (p < .05).
  3. students expressed a high level of satisfaction with the learning activities, with a mean score of 4.52 and a standard deviation of 0.19. This study confirms that mathematics learning activities based on Polya’s problem-solving process are highly effective in enhancing students' academic achievement and fostering positive learning experiences among sixth-grade students.

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Udomsin, N., Anuma, W. ., & Pongwirithon, K. (2025). Development of Mathematics Learning Activities Based on Polya’s Problem-Solving Method for Ratios to Enhance Mathematics Achievement of Grade 6 Students. Journal of Nakhonratchasima college (Humanities and Social Sciences), 19(1), 1–13. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hsjournalnmc/article/view/273335

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