Methodology
1. The classroom action research (CAR) was applied in this research, which comprised 1) stimulating
interest, 2) planning, and 3) presenting. The researchers collected quantitative data and analyzed it into means,
percentages and standard deviations. Qualitative data was obtained from behavioral observation in group working
and work outcomes of the students.
2. The target group consisted of 41 Grade 2 students of Demonstration School of Khon Kaen University,
Primary section ( Modindang) during the second semester of academic year 2012.
3. Variables included:
3.1 Learning achievements of Grade 2 students after the learning activities based on the project
approach
3.2 Learning process in group work of Grade 2 students using the project approach
Research instruments
The following instruments were used in the research:
1. Integrated teaching plans constructed by the researchers for the subjects of mathematics, Thai, social
sciences, and art work under the topic “Ngoen-thong-khong-mee-kha” or “the Value of Money”.
2. The behavioral observation form
Data collection
The researchers collected both quantitative data from the learning achievement test and qualitative data
from observation of learning, group working behaviors, and students’ work outcomes.
Data analysis
Data analysis was done quantitatively and qualitatively on the studied variables:
1. Students’ achievements from the project-based integrated learning process on the value of money
were analyzed into means ( ), percentages and standard deviations (S.D.).
2. Students’ learning skill in group working and students’ work outcomes during and after the research
were observed, and students were interviewed and evaluated.