Development of Mathematical Word Problem-Solving Skills and Collaborative Skills by Using Topmarks Application and Peer-Assisted Learning Technique for Prathomsuksa 1 Students

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) compare the mathematical word problem-solving skills of Prathomsuksa 1 students before and after learning through the Topmarks application together with the peer-assisted learning technique 2) compare the mathematical word problem-solving skills of Prathomsuksa 1 students after learning through the Topmarks application together with the peer- assisted learning technique with the specified criteria of 70%, and 3) study the collaborative skills of Prathomsuksa 1 students learning through the Topmarks application together with the peer- assisted learning technique. The samples used in this research were 31 Prathomsuksa 1 students studying in the second semester of the academic year 2021, obtained by a cluster sampling method. The research instruments consisted of 1) math lesson plans using the Topmarks application and the peer-assisted learning technique, amount of 5 plans. 2) a mathematical word problem-solving skills test, and 3) an assessment of students’ collaborative skills. The statistics used to analyze data were mean scores, standard deviation, and Dependent Samples and One Sample test.

The results of the research were as follows:

1) mathematical word problem-solving skills after learning through the Topmarks application together with the peer-assisted learning technique were higher than before the intervention at a statistical significance level of .05,

2) mathematical word-problem solving skills after learning through the Topmarks application together with the peer-assisted learning technique were higher than the specified criteria of 70% at a statistical significance level of .05,

3) collaborative skills of Prathomsuksa 1 students were at a good level.