Development of Problem Solving Thinking Abilities and Learning Achievements on Global Phenomena and Natural Disasters in Science by Using a Learning Activity Package Based on Torrance's Future Problem Solving Instructional Model combine with a Mind Map for Grade 6 Students

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were : 1) development of learning Packages based on Torrance's future problem solving instructional model combine with a mind map on global phenomena and natural disasters for Grade 6 Students to be efficient and effective, according to the specified standard criteria, 2)compare students' problem solving thinking abilities, 3)compare academic achievement before and after using learning  packages, and 4) studied student satisfaction with learning management. It is a quasi - experimental research. A one -group pretest - posttest design was used. The study was based on the population group which was 20 students in grade 6 semester 2 of the academic year 2023. Research Instruments used in learning management include 3 sets of learning package and 8 plans of learning management. Research Instruments used to collect data were tests to measure problem solving ability, academic achievement test and questionnaire to measure satisfaction. For the statistics used in the data analysis consists of percentage, average, standard deviation, content validity, reliability, difficulty, discrimination, efficiency and effectiveness index.
         The results of the research found that : 1) the results of the development of learning packages had efficiency of 82.51/81.44 and effectiveness index values of 0.69, which were higher than the set standard criteria, 2) students had higher problem solving abilities after studying (μ=32.45) than before studying (μ=11.80), 3) students have higher academic achievement after studying (μ=24.35) than before studying (μ=7.75) and 4) students' satisfaction with learning management is at the highest level (μ=4.50).