Utilization of Math Journal to Increase the Student's Performance in General Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Through the years, mathematics has been the school subject that elicits the greatest challenge among students. Majority of the students believe that mathematics is difficult. This belief is confirmed by several studies conducted on mathematics learning that show that students learn only one-third of what they are supposed to learn in mathematics (Paragas, 2009). During the implementation of K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum in the Philippines, different interventions tools were developed and adopted by the school system. Intervention tools can serve as supplements for the enrichment and additional learning for better retention and understanding of the lesson. It can also be used as a form of remediation for the students who find difficulties in Mathematics. The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of using math journals in increasing students' performance in General Mathematics.

METHODS

The research study utilized the descriptive method since the researcher wanted to see if there is an effect of using math journals in increasing students' performance in General Mathematics. The researchers administered fifty-item multiple types oftest to make a profile of their students. After the pre-test, they utilized the use of math journal to determine its effectiveness. After the intervention made, a parallel posttest was given to their students. A survey form of a questionnaire was also used in the present study to check the status of the use of math journal as perceived by Grade 11 students.

RESULTS

This study revealed the following findings:

The mean level of the pre-test and post-test results of Grade 11 students in General Mathematics was 14.09 and25.56 respectively.

The computed r-value 0.9843. The p-value was less than at 0.05 level of significance, which interpreted as Significant.

The overall mean and standard deviation of4.84 and0.35 revealed the status of math journal as perceived by Grade 11 students in General Mathematics was Strongly Agree.

The computed t-value 13.00805. The p-value was less than at 0.05 level of significance, which interpreted as Significant.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings and results of the study, it revealed that the use of math journal has a significant effect on the student's performance in General Mathematics. Mathematics teachers are accountable for their student's performance. Teachers should be knowledgeable and responsible enough to meet the needs of their number one client: the students. Teachers must be resourceful to use more varied instructional strategies and teaching interventions so that they will be able to cater to all students' needs. So, it is the teachers' responsibility and duty to motivate their students to develop good study habits and learn to appreciate and love Mathematics.