The Effect of Using Know-Want-Learn Strategy on Students
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
ABSTRACT
The purposes of this research were to study the effects of using Know–Want–Learn Strategy on students’ mathematics learning achievement and to assess students’ attitude towards using Know–Want–Learn (KWL) Strategy in mathematics learning. The sample group consisted of 40 students studying in Grade 10 in the second semester, academic Year 2014 at Horwang School, Bangkok, Thailand. The researcher examined students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and their ability to solve mathematical problems from writing solution in KWL chart. The researcher used the Know–Want–Learn Strategy as an instructional tool and as a model to solve mathematical problems. The research instruments were lesson plans, paper test and questionnaire. Statistical analysis was accomplished by percentage, mean and t-test for one sample. Based on the research findings, KWL Strategy was effective in developing the understanding of mathematical concepts, improving the students’ abilities to solve mathematical problems and promoting students’ mathematics achievement and positive attitudes for the students.
KEYWORDS
Know-Want-Learn Strategy, students’ achievement, students ‘attitude