Eskaya Tribe Ethnomathematics Learning Materials: Development and Integration

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the development and integration of learning materials, specifically the use of indigenous instructional materials in teaching ethnomathematicsin the Eskaya tribe of Taytay, Duero, Bohol. In the research process, the researcher sought permission from the NCIP officer, chieftain, and Iped teacher of the tribe. After the development of Instructional materials and conducted the pilot-testing. The researcher utilized the quasi-experimental research design, specifically the t-test of an independent sample. The findings of the study revealed that the development of Instructional materials is possible by utilizing some indigenous materials available in the Eskaya tribe. The results of the study showed that the use of instructional materials enhances pupil’s learning and better achievement than taught without the instructional materials. Like the improvised Eskaya clock, Indigenous visual aids, indigenous materials in teaching Basic shapes, number line and flashcards This is for the localization of instruction in Mathematics. The result of this study can be useful for Iped teacher in teaching the Eskaya Ethnomathematics.