The Development of an Assessment for Fundamental Thinking Ability in Learning. for Students in Kindergarten 3, United Campus Muang Chon Buri 1 under the Office of Chonburi Primary Educational Service Area 1

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) to develop a basic thinking ability assessment for learning, 2) to examine the quality of the basic thinking ability assessment for learning, 3) to establish norms for interpreting scores of basic thinking ability assessment for learning, and 4) to create a manual for using the basic thinking ability assessment for learning. The sample group consists of 203 kindergarten students. The research tools used in this study include a “tree” unit activity plan, a basic thinking ability assessment for learning, and a satisfaction survey on the use of the assessment.

The research findings are as follows: 1) The developed assessment tool consists of three components: (1) the ability to summarize thinking, (2) the ability to think logically, and (3) the ability to solve problems and make decisions. 2) The quality of the assessment tool has an IOC value ranging from 0.60 to 1.00, discriminant validity ranging from 0.52 to 0.94, and overall reliability of 0.90.
3) The norm for interpreting scores for components 1, 2 and 3 are T30-T59, T21-T60 and T30-60 respectively. The total score ranges from T22-T64. 4) The accompanying manual includes an introduction, a definition of basic learning thinking abilities, a description of the assessment tool, methodology, and an interpretation of scores using the norm.