Effectiveness of Prezi-Based Instruction on the Academic Performance in Geometry of Grade 10 Students: Development of Learning Package

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The potential of technology to support the teaching-learning process has created important implications for educators. However, technology alone will not improve education, it is how they are used in the classroom that will. Since Prezi is an emerging technology at present, few empirical studies have evaluated its instructional effectiveness. In this study, it was confirmed that Prezi-based instruction in teaching geometry is effective in improving the academic performance of grade 10 students.

METHODS

The quasi-experimental design was employed in this study. Two intact heterogeneous classes of the researcher out of four were randomly selected. These were grouped as experimental and control using draw lots method. Thirty students were selected in each class as respondents based on matched pairing technique of their average in Mathematics 9. In the conduct of the study, both groups were used the same lesson content. However, the experimental group was exposed to Prezi-based instruction while the control group was taught using the conventional teaching method. Pretest and posttest that composed of 40-item were administered to both groups.

RESULTS

The pretest results of both groups showed that students have the same baseline of knowledge in geometry, while the posttest revealed that there was an improvement in the performance of the samples. Also, the respondents in the experimental group performed better as compared to the other group. Although the conventional teaching method used was also effective in teaching Geometry as revealed of students after the use of Prezi-based instruction.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the study in teaching Mathematics subjects, students performed better than the students in the lecture-discussion method. Also, students showed evidence in the learning process that they had become more active in pursuing knowledge with the use of localized Prezi-based concepts and ideas. Finally, students have become engaged and inquisitive in exploring geometric relationships that can be used in solving mathematical problems. It was recommended that school administrators should encourage teaching innovations that will lead to quality education especially in science and mathematics.