Effect of Inquiry-based Learning Management (5Es) with MACA MODEL Concept on the Problem-Solving Ability in Science of Grade 2 Students

Abstract

          This research aimed to: (1) compare the problem-solving ability in science of grade 2 students between before and after the inquiry-based learning management with the MACA MODEL concept (2) compare the problem-solving ability in science of grade 2 students after inquiry-based learning management with the MACA MODEL concept with the criterion of 70 percent of the full score (3) assess the development of the problem-solving ability in science of grade 2 students after the inquiry-based learning management with the MACA MODEL concept. The sample used in this research was 33 students form grade 2 Students in Pathum Thani Province. The research instruments were (1) learning management plan using inquiry-based learning management with MACA MODEL Concept and (2) a test measuring the problem-solving ability in science. The data were analyzed using means, standard deviation, and t – test. The results showed that 1) problem-solving ability in science of grade 2 students after using inquiry-based learning management with MACA MODEL concept was higher than before using inquiry-based learning management with MACA MODEL concept at a 0.05 level of statistical significance. 2) The score of students after using inquiry-based learning management with MACA MODEL concept were higher than the criterion of 70% of full score at the 0.05 level of statistical significance, and 3) The results assessed the development of the student's in the problem-solving ability in science after using Inquiry-based learning management with MACA MODEL concept with relative development scores, overall averaged at the intermediate level