Abstract:
The purposes of this research were 1) to investigate the problems of co-operative learning management, and learning management using a problem-based approach, 2) to develop the cooperative learning model by using problems-based approach, and 3) to evaluate the co-operative learning model using the problems-based approach for teaching mathematics in high schools. The sample selected by multistage random sampling consisted of 320 mathematics teachers in the SANUK group. The instruments used to collect the data were questionnaires, interview forms, and evaluation forms. The information obtained was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and inductive content analysis.
The results showed that 1) the problems in learning management, and the problems of cooperative learning management used for teaching mathematics in high schools were found to be at a level; 2) the co-operative learning model using the problems-based approach to teach mathematics in high schools consisted of 4 elements i.e. 1) objectives, 2) principles, 3) 5 steps to perform (P - Preparation, P - Problem, P - Parley, P - Proof and P - Presentation), and (4) Evaluation; and 3) the evaluation of the co-operative learning model using the problems-based approach for teaching mathematics in high schools consisting of accuracy, appropriateness, possibility, and advantages of the model was found to be at a high level.