A Condition of Mathematics Learning Management and Need for Training Course for Mathematics Teachers in the Development of Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills for Junior High School Students

Abstract

          This research was a survey research using a questionnaire. The research objectives were to study 1) the conditions of Mathematics learning management to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills for junior high school students, and 2) the need for training course for Mathematics teachers in the development of analytical thinking and problem solving skills for junior high school students. The samples used were 84 mathematics teachers of schools in Nonthaburi and PathumThani. The research instrument was a questionnaire with IOC from 0.67 to 1.00 and the reliability of 0.975. The statistics used in data analysis consisted of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.
          The research results showed that 1) all aspects of condition in teaching and learning management were at high levels. The aspect that has the highest score was the teaching and teaching technique aspect . The aspect that has the lowest score was the student aspect at low level . 2) The needs for training in all aspects were at high levels. The aspect that has the highest score was the mathematical learning management to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills . The aspect that  has the lowest score was the knowledge and understanding on critical thinking and problem solving skills .