The Enhancing Learning Achievement in Algorithm Writing for the Subject First Step to Robotics by Using the Atbash Game for Grade 7 Students

Abstract

This research aims to 1) compare the learning achievement in algorithm writing for the subject "First Step to Robotics" before and after using the Atbash game with grade 7 students, and 2) examine the satisfaction of grade 7 students towards learning algorithm writing in the "First Step to Robotics" by using the Atbash game. The sample group consisted of 50 grade 7 students from Assumption College Thonburi, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments used were: 1) a lesson plan using the Atbash game, 2) an achievement test, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and a dependent t-test.

The results of the research revealed as followed. 1) The students who used the Atbash game for learning had a higher post-test score in the achievement test on algorithm writing for the subject "First Step to Robotics" (Mean  = 16.16, S.D. = 1.35) compared to their pre-test score (Mean  = 9.88, S.D. = 2.88) with statistically significant difference at the .05 level. 2) The students expressed a high level of satisfaction towards learning algorithm writing in the subject "First Step to Robotics" by using the Atbash game, with an overall satisfaction score of (Mean = 4.38, S.D. = 0.88).