Using dynamic software for developing thai students' analytical thinking skills in mathematics

Abstract

The purposes of this study were (1) to develop student mathematics analytical thinking skills, targeting a benchmark of 70 percent in scores, and (2) to enhance students' mathematics achievement through the 5 E's instructional model and dynamic mathematics software, with the goal of surpassing 70 percent in both scores and classroom performance. A total of 29 students who participated in this study were from a school in Nakhonphanom Province, Thailand during the 2021-2022 academic year. The data collection included the collection of lesson plans, mathematics assessment, and behavioural assessment of analytical thinking skills. The statistics used in the data analysis are mean, standard deviation, percentage, and comparison with quality criteria. The results indicated that the proposed model could improve students' analytical thinking skills across three components: component analysis, relational analysis, and principle analysis, with average scores of 80.25%, 75.75%, and 54.25% respectively. The total mean score for analytical thinking was 70.25%. Additionally, students' mathematics achievement was 75.86%, meeting the established criteria.