Level of Acceptability on the Use of Poly-Math as a Learning Tool in Teaching Basic Operation of Polynomial

Abstract

Algebra is one of the common topics in Mathematics that serves as a prerequisite subject for higher Mathematics. Polynomial is one of the subtopics in Algebra, which may not be easy for some high school students, in referral to the curriculum guide of K-12 in mathematics. This study aspired to have an alternative source of learning for students and a tool for teachers. This was conducted to help students gain mastery and accuracy in solving basic operation of polynomials. The following procedures were done to accomplish the study: gathering of data, collecting of data, board process and testing. The survey results, answered by the secondary public Mathematics teachers of District 5 of Quezon City, revealed in the statistical analysis indicated that the proposed board game is highly acceptable and it showed that there are no significant differences in the level of acceptability in terms of the profile of teacher-respondents. It is ready to facilitate in class for its reason that this learning tool can provide opportunities to develop the mathematical skills of the students and it is aligned for the objectives of the subject matter. This board game can also be improved by placing the polynomials in the board itself to minimize the necessary cards and to maximize the design and layout of the board game. The future researchers can use different techniques in executing this game in a lightweight and portable material and by developing this board game in mobile application.