THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES ON THE USE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEARNING AREA, GRADE 7

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are: 1) to compare the academic achievement between pre-learning and post-learning by using project-based learning activities on "Using Computer Programs in Business" in the Science and Technology subject group for Grade 7 students, and 2) to study the students' satisfaction with the learning management by using project-based learning activities on "Using Computer Programs in Business" in the Science and Technology subject group for Grade 7 students. The sample consisted of 20 Grade 7 students selected by simple random sampling. The research instruments included an academic achievement test and a satisfaction questionnaire. The data analysis statistics included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

          The research findings revealed that:

1. The learning development plan using project-based learning activities on "Using Computer Programs in Business" in the Science and Technology subject group for Grade 7 students at Piboonprachasarn School showed that post-learning achievement was significantly higher than pre-learning achievement at the .05 level of statistical significance.


2. The overall satisfaction of Grade 7 students at Piboonprachasarn School with the learning development using project-based learning activities on "Using Computer Programs in Business" in the Science and Technology subject group was at a high level.