Using Project-based Learning Activity on Enhance the Ability in Science Experiments of the First-Year Undergraduate Students

Numphon Koocharoenpisal

doi:10.55766/RPJZ5495

Authors

Numphon Koocharoenpisal Department of General Science, Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55766/RPJZ5495

Keywords:

Science Experiment, Presentation, Project-based Learning

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to study the ability in science experiment and presentation of the first-year undergraduate students through project-based learning.
The sample group was one classroom of the first year undergraduate students (29 students). The research tools consisted of 1) the lesson plans, 2) the assessment form of
science experiment report, 3) the assessment form of students’ presentation, and 4) the observation form or anecdotal record of students’ learning behavior. Both quantitative data and qualitative data were collected. The statistics used to analyze the quantitative data were mean standard deviation and percentage. The qualitative data was analyzed by the content analysis. The result indicated that the ability of science experiment and presentation of the first year undergraduate students through project-based learning has the mean score at 33.38 from full score 40 equal 83.45 % and there were 26 students or 89.66%, passing criterion, which was higher than specified criterion at 70%.

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