Usage of Interactive Whiteboard in Teaching Mathematics for Grade 6

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Since mathematics is learning by doing, the children must be provided with enough exercises to develop skills. The examples given by the teachers and in the textbooks are not sufficient to enhance the acquisition and development of mathematical concepts. There should be instructional aides that will serve as supplementary materials to the textbooks. Mathematics, which is a skills-oriented subject, needs sufficient instructional materials like workbooks, textbooks, modules, and other visual instructional materials like an interactive whiteboard in order to help pupils master the necessary skills. Knowing the importance of interactive whiteboard in mathematics instruction, the researcher contemplated in pursuing the study of interactive whiteboard in teaching mathematics for grade six.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive method of research. Simple random and purposive sampling was used in the selection of the participants who were from Grade six level of Pulong Sta. Cruz Elementary School, Sta. Rosa City enrolled for the school year 2017-2018. Two sections were selected from the ten sections of grade six. Using the teacher-made test method and conducting a validated test questionnaire, the researcher gathered data from the104 grade, six pupils. The data were quantified using the weighted mean, Analysis of Variance, and Pearson Correlation to get the significant relationship of the data given.

RESULTS

Based on the interpretation no significant relationship on the performance of respondents in terms of different areas, which means that all hypotheses are accepted. Correlational relationship between the performance and the use of an interactive whiteboard to the pupils as respondents. Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation, -0.04 computed r-value which shows negative very weak as strength of value in multiplication, -0.24 computed r-value with a negative weak strength of the relationship in the division, 0.07 computed r-value that also projects very weak strength of the relationship, in addition, all hypothesis in different areas are accepted.

DISCUSSIONS

The pupils performed proficiently in all tested areas, namely multiplication of whole numbers, division of whole numbers, and addition of simple fractions and mixed numbers. It is clear from the data given that the interactive whiteboard as an interactive learning tool in learning mathematical competencies is effective.