Factors influencing Mathematics problem solving of Mattayomsuksa 1 students under the Nakhonratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 7

Abstract

          This research has objectives 1) to study the level of factors affecting the ability to Mathematics problem solving of Mattayomsuksa 1 students 2) to study the level of ability to Mathematics problem solving of Mattayomsuksa 1 students 3) to study the factors influencing the ability to Mathematics problem solving of Mattayomsuksa 1 students. The sample group were 335 students in Mattayomsuksa 1 students under the Nakhonratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 7 that obtained by two stage random sampling. The tools used include 35 items of 4 multiple choice test and 11 items of 5-level estimation scale. The statistics used are average, percent, standard deviation and multiple regression analysis.

          The results of the research found that students have a fair math reasoning ability. Students have a basic knowledge of mathematics at a fair level. The overall attitude towards mathematics was at the level of moderate. The overall achievement motivation was at a moderate level. Overall self-control was at a moderate level. The ability to solve math problems is at a fair level. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that : Mathematical reasoning , Basic knowledge of mathematics and Achievement motivation can predic ability to Mathematics problem solving at the statistical significance 0.5. The most predictable variables were mathematical reasoning, followed by mathematical basic knowledge and achievement motivation. The equation can predict 20.8%