USING A COMBINATION OF ACTIVITY PACKS LINKED TO REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS TO DEVELOP EARLY PROGRAMMING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY OF GRADE 3 PUPILS IN MULTICULTURAL SCHOOLS, CHAI PRAKAN DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were 1. To create a combination of activity packs linked to real-world about basic programming science of grade 3 pupils and 2. To study knowledge and ability after learning management using a combination of activities packs linked to real situations of grade 3 pupils. The sample used in this research was 1 classroom with 26 pupils in grade 3 at Ban Mai Nong Bua School Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai Province, by cluster sampling. Research design was action research, and the research instruments were: 1) a combination of activity packs linked to real-world about basic programming computing science of grade 3 pupils, 2) achievement test of knowledge 3) rubrics for assessing a pupils’ ability. The data were analyzed with percentage, mode, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, (One-sample test for mean) and Z-test (One sample test for proportion) statistics.

The results showed that 1. A combination of activity packs linked to real-world created contains activity; pack 1 Unplugged, activity pack 2 Live worksheets and activity pack 3 code.org. Each set contained activity set activity name and topics, explanations, objectives, learning activities, knowledge sheets, activity sheets, learning materials, knowledge and competency checklist, activity solutions, alternate activities, assessment. The rational approach of combination an activity packs was at the highest level. 2. After using a combination of activity packs linked to real-world about early programming, used as statistical test by t-test of student's knowledge average score was higher than 60 % of the full score and Z – test of student's ability was more than 60 % of all pupils had proficient level up statistically significant level of 0.01.