Scaffolding Strategy: Implementation of Technology Approach in Teaching 6th Grade MAthematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Sta. Maria Elementary School wanted to promote good quality education as the teachers are urging to meet high standards of education for the school and provide globally competitive and highly educated students. The study was made to assess the utilization of Technology approach in teaching Mathematics in a Scaffolding style which uses Assessment tools and E-games as additional instructional materials and to identify the weakness point in using this kind of teaching approach in 6th grade pupils of Sta. Maria Elementary School.

METHODS

It utilized developmental method of research to assess the mean perception of the respondents as to acceptability, validity of the materials, and how they perceived in using the new approach and materials used in teaching Mathematics. Furthermore, it uses pre-test and post-test to assess the pupils' progress with the use of new materials in teaching and learning Mathematics.

RESULTS

Teacher respondents strongly agreed in the utilization of technology approach in teaching Mathematics with the use of activity-based materials (assessment tools and e-games) which is one of the method in scaffolding style in teaching at the same time the respondents strongly accepted the validity and clarity of the content of the materials used in the approach applied in teaching the subject.

DISCUSSIONS

Utilization of technology approach with the use of assessment tools and e-games provide an immense impact in the teaching-learning process and on pupils' academic performance. It is believed that the motivational effects of this approach spearheaded the students' desire to learn better and certainly help pupils' improve their skills and performance in learning Mathematics.