The Development of the Design Thinking and Science Learning Achievement of Fifth Grade Students through Using Problem-Based Learning and Online Games

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to compare the design thinking and science learning achievement of fifth grade students after learning using problem-based learning and online games. The research sample, obtained by using a cluster random sampling technique, consisted of fifth grade students studying at Ongkharak Demonstration School, Srinakharinwirot University, who are studying in the second semester of the 2022 academic year. All 32 students were classified into one experimental group. The research tools included 1) the lesson plans implementing problem-based learning and online games; 2) the test on science learning achievement and 3) the test on design thinking. The statistics of the hypothesis included arithmetic mean, standard deviation and t-test for dependent samples. The research findings indicated that the experimental group had higher scores in the post-test on science learning achievement and design thinking than in the pre-test, with statistical significance of .05.