THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 5E INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITY INTEGRATED WITH GAMES TO ENHANCE LOGICAL THINKING ABILITY IN PROBLEM-SOLVING FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS

Abstract

          This research aimed to: 1) develop 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games to enhance logical reasoning ability in problem-solving, 2) study logical reasoning ability in problem-solving after learning through 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games compared to the 80% criterion, 3) compare learning achievement before and after learning through 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games, and 4) study students' satisfaction toward learning through 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games. The sample group used in this research consisted of 36 sixth-grade students from Anuban Kehabangplee School, selected through cluster sampling method. The research instruments included: 1) 5E inquiry-based learning plans integrated with games, 2) pre-test and post-test achievement tests, 3) logical reasoning ability in problem-solving assessment, and 4) satisfaction assessment. The statistics used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-test. The research findings were as follows: 1) The development of 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games showed appropriateness at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.89. 2) Logical reasoning ability in problem-solving after learning was higher than the 80% criterion at the .01 statistical significance level, with an average logical reasoning ability of 87.96%. 3)Post-learning achievement was significantly higher than pre-learning achievement at the .01 statistical significance level. 4) Student satisfaction toward 5E inquiry-based learning activities integrated with games was at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.69.