The Effects of activity-based learning approach on learning achievement and learning satisfaction of the seventh grade students' toward mathematics

Abstract

The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of Activity-based learning approach on the seventh grade students’ learning achievement and learning satisfaction on transformation. The research design used was 2 groups pretest-posttest design. Purposive sampling was done to choose 35 subjects each in experimental and the control group. The research instruments implemented were achievement test and questionnaire. The experiment was carried out for six consecutive weeks. The statistics used for the data analysis were mean, standard deviation and dependent paired t-test. The analysis of the result on learning achievement showed that there was significant difference between the means of pretest and posttest (Table 4.1) and paired t-test also gave the significant level of p=0.00 (<0.05). Similarly, the mean of the students learning satisfaction was 4.57 which indicated that students were extremely satisfied with the activity based learning approach. The results of the data analysis indicated that Activity-based learning approach was effective in increasing the learning achievement as well as the learning satisfaction of the students.