Proposed Supplementary Materials in Teaching MAthematics in Public Secondary Schools in Taysan District, Division of Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics has become more and more a vital part of society. Mathematics is a powerful discipline, the usefulness of which is evident in all dimensions and facets of man's activities. Such is its importance that it finds use in all careers especially in the fields of technology, commerce, industry, science and other related living and learning aspects of life.This study has an end view of proposed supplementary materials which hopes to enhance thelearning of the students. Through sufficient modules in right knowledge content and proper supplementary materials, the student's difficulty in learning numbers and their anxiety towards the subject are hoped to be eliminated.

METHODS

The study aims to determine the characteristics of mathematics teacher and the use of supplementary materials in teaching mathematics.The researcher utilized the descriptive method of research. This design is the best method in seeking for the answers concerning the relationships regarding the aforementioned variables (Calderon,2011).

RESULTS

The proposed supplementary materials are meant to offer students with highly motivating and exciting activities to understand concepts, facts and ideas in mathematics, expose them tonew ways of discovering something, and developing positive interdependence among students. These supplementary materials were prepared as aid and guide for mathematics teachers to stimulate students' interests.The supplementary materials feature the computer software that may make students learn, explore, experience, love and live with mathematics. These employ multi-strategy approaches to provide varied opportunities to maximize and make learning more meaningful and relevant to students.

DISCUSSIONS

Themathematics teachers possessed personal and professional characteristics which are qualities of an effective mathematics teacher. The instructional materials in teaching mathematics like textbooks, board compass, meter stick and protractor are available in the school. The mathematics teachers often used the identified instructional materials in teaching mathematics. The characteristics of mathematics teachers significantly relate to the frequency of use of instructional materials.