The Development of Creative Thinking with Mathematics Learning based on STEAM Education for 8th Grade Students

Abstract

This article aimed to 1) develop creative thinking with mathematics learning STEAM education for 8^th grade students; 2) compare students’ achievement before and after learning; and 3) study students' satisfaction with mathematics learning STEAM education. This study was experimental research. STEAM Education was used as the main research framework. The research was conducted at Kasetsart University Laboratory School, Kamphaeng Saen Campus Educational, Nakhon Pathom. The sample consisted of students in Mathayom 2/1, semester 1 of the academic year 2021. They were selected by cluster random sampling. The instruments for collecting data were 1) a mathematics learning management plan based on the concept of STEAM education, 2) learning achievement tests, 3) creative assessment forms, and 4) a questionnaire to investigate satisfaction. Analysis of data by mean, standard deviation, dependent sample t-test, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The research results were found as follows: 1.  The student’s creative thinking after learning through STEAM education is at a very good level; 2. The students’ achievements through STEAM education after learning were significantly higher than those before studying at the .05 level; and 3. The student’s satisfaction with mathematics learning in STEAM education was positive at a good level.