Simulation Games in Teaching Newton's Law of Motion among grade eight students at Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School
Keywords:
Simulation Games, Newton's Law MotionAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The standard for science education provides expectations for the development of understanding for students through the entire course of the K to 12 education and beyond. In the Philippines education system, science aims to help every Filipino learner gain a functional understanding of scientific concept and principles linked with reallife and values necessary to analyze and solve day-to-day problems. One of the aims of K -12 education program is to use a student -centered approach in teaching. Learners today have endless glue to the use of technology affecting their performance in school. A breakthrough on curriculum challenges and improving student's performance researchers conducted a study of using simulation games in teaching Science concept.
METHODS
The descriptive method was used in this study. There were 48 students of Grade 8 Davis, which became the respondent of the study. All of them were present during presentation and discussion of lesson. Thus, no sampling method was used. To interpret data gathered, statistical tool such as frequency, percentage and ranking are used.
RESULTS
The results of this research pointed out that the use of simulation games in teaching Newton's law of motion creates significant impact on the improvement of students’ level of performance. The research showed that Minute to win it, Who Wants to be Millionaire and team games tournament showed remarkable influence in the advancement of student's performance.
DISCUSSIONS
Based on the results, majority of the students had above average performance in teaching Newton's law of motion through simulation games. Simulation Games featured challenge activities like in which students do or participate. Recommendations based on the results of the study include the continuous use. The researcher also recommends establishmentand maintenance of the program to integrate simulation games in teaching Science.
