The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of experiential learning on Grade 6 students’ mathematics achievement in the topic of circle graphs. Mathematics learning at the primary level often emphasizes conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge in real-life contexts; therefore, experiential learning was selected as a pedagogical approach to actively engage students in hands-on tasks and reflective activities. The research instruments included two sets of activity sheets: (1) an activity sheet on circle graphs, and (2) an activity sheet on constructing circle graphs. The participants consisted of 30 Grade 6 students from Bangkok, selected using simple random sampling. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design. The results showed that the students’ post-test mean score was 15.73 out of the total score, equivalent to 78.65%, with a standard deviation of 2.35. Furthermore, 22 students, or 73.33% of the sample, achieved learning outcomes above the 60% criterion. A comparison between pre-test and post-test results revealed that the students’ achievement scores after instruction were significantly higher than before instruction at the .05 level of statistical significance. These findings indicate that experiential learning is an effective instructional approach for enhancing mathematical achievement, particularly in topics requiring visualization and data interpretation such as circle graphs. The study suggests that incorporating experiential learning strategies into mathematics classrooms may foster deeper understanding, active participation, and improved learning outcomes among primary school students.

Authors:
Panitta Wongphanich, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Suwicha Wansudon, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Phatcharida Inthama, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Aungsiya Krataytong, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Panitta Wongphanich, Lecturer, Primary Education Division, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand, specializes in primary education, mathematics teaching, curriculum and instruction.

Additional website of interest
https://edu.swu.ac.th/

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