Instructional Media and Its Impact to Grade 6 Pupils of BOLBOK Elementary School in Learning Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is often viewed as one of the most promising content areas which include varied strategies and techniques that truly respond to the needs of learners, help students of diverse background interests and readiness levels and encourage differentiation through a wide range of content and management strategies. This study aims to know the effect of instructional media on the learning performance of the pupils in Mathematics.

METHODS

The experimental method was used. There is only one group of grade six pupils involved in the study. The data gathered was statistically treated using the mean of the results of the scores in the pretest and posttest. The results were compared in order to achieve the goal of this study.

RESULTS

From the 20 pupils’ respondent, the Pre-Test resulted a mean of 10.3 wherein the highest score was 16 while the post test resulted a mean of 17.2 with a highest score of 20 and a difference of 6.9. This result revealed that using the Instructional Media Approach really help teachers in increasing productivity and retention in the memory of the children.

DISCUSSIONS

Mathematics teachers utilize the use of instructional media in teachingby providing student problems related to reality or real life situations. Using Video clips in presenting lessons through gadgets such as laptop, projectors, led T.V, and other media devices to let 21st century learners develop their ability to the fullest.