THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT APPROACH USING GAME-BASED LEARNING, INCORPORATING PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNOLOGY LESSONS FOR GRADE 8 STUDENT

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop a learning management approach using game-based learning, incorporating problem-solving technology lessons for Grade 8 students, to meet the efficiency standard of 80/80, 2) compare the academic achievement of Grade 8 students before and after learning, and 3) compare the analytical thinking skills of Grade 8 students before and after learning. The sample consisted of 33 students from Class 8/2 at Bankhwao Wittayayon School during the first semester of the 2024 academic year. They were selected by using cluster sampling. The research instruments included 1) a game-based learning management plan, 2) an academic achievement test, and 3) an analytical thinking skills test. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing with a t-test Dependent Samples

The findings were as follows:

1. The developed learning management plan demonstrated an efficiency level of 82.73/82.13.


2. Grade 8 students who participated in the game-based learning approach, focusing on problem-solving technology lessons, showed significantly higher post-learning academic achievement scores compared to pre-learning scores at the .05 level of significance.

Grade 8 students who participated in the game-based learning approach, focusing on problem-solving technology lessons, demonstrated significantly higher analytical thinking skills scores after learning compared to before learning at the .05 level of significance.