A Study, Using the Inquiry Approach,of Achievement in a Lesson on Genetic Inheritance and the Satisfactionof Learning Management on Grade12 Students, Huai Yot School, Trang Province.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the learning achievement in a genetic inheritance lesson and the satisfaction of learning management of grade 12 students by using the inquiry approach. The sample used in this study consisted of 68 grade 12 students in Huai Yot School, Trang Province. The search instruments were the genetic inheritance lesson plan, pre-test, and post-test. There were 30 questions making a score of 30 points in the tests. The results of this research were that the students’ achievements on the pre-test was on average a score  of 12.04 points (S.D. = 2.75) and after learning by using inquiry approach , the students’ achievements on the post-test  was on average a score of 24.03 points (S.D. = 1.85). When we compare the average students’ achievements on the pre-test and post-test significantly increased at .05 level. The instrument for studying the satisfaction using the inquiry approach was the satisfaction rating scale questionnaire with the genetic inheritance lesson learning management. The result was significantly increased at high level. (= 4.29 and S.D. =0.78)