Enhancing Data-Driven Thinking Competencies through the Application of Artificial Intelligence for Primary School Students
Keywords:
Competency Enhancement, Data-Driven Thinking, Application of Artificial IntelligenceAbstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to (1) develop artificial-intelligence (AI)–integrated learning activities that enhanced data-driven thinking competencies, 2) compare students’ data-driven thinking competencies before and after learning management, and (3) examine learners’ satisfaction on AI-based activities. The participants were 30 students from Ban Nong Ta Khong School, under Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. A multi-stage sampling method was employed. A purposive sampling method was used to select schools consisting of adequate technological infrastructure. Then a classroom was randomly selected using cluster sampling, and all 30 students from that classroom were chosen. Research instruments were: (1) a 20-item data-driven thinking competency test with 5 maximum score with difficulty index=0.25–0.78, discrimination index=0.33–0.68, and KR-20 =.81; (2) a 20-item learner-satisfaction questionnaire with Cronbach’s = .79; and (3) a semi-structured interview with IOC = 0.67–1.00. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (dependent/paired-samples t-test and Cohen’s d for effect size). Research findings showed that: (1) The developed learning activities consisted of three activities: "Future Information Detectives," "AI Fake News Detector," and “Headline-Only News Analyst.” These activities integrated AI technology and emphasized a five-step thinking process. Experts assessed the appropriateness at a high level (= 3.90, S.D. = 0.57). (2) Post-test information thinking competency scores (
= 3.88, S.D. = 0.31) were significantly higher than pretest scores (
= 2.15, S.D. = 0.35) at .01 level (t = 16.905, p < .01), indicating a very large effect (reported Cohen’s d = 5.33), demonstrating the high practical significance of the activities. (3) Learners’ satisfaction with AI-enhanced learning activities was at a high level (
= 4.29, S.D. = 0.60).
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