The Acceptability Level of "X Factory" as a Learning Material in Mastering Linear Equation in One Variable

Abstract

In the early study of Algebra, one of the fundamental topics given is linear equation with one variable. Huntley and Terrel (2014) viewed the essence of linear equation as a hallmark of students’ algebraic proficiency in school. To aid the changing interests and needs of the learners, the researchers came up with the innovation of a game called “X-factory”. This learning material was integrated with the lesson of linear equation with additional previous topics which aimed to promote mastery and retention for the learners. The objective of the study is to know the acceptability level of the proposed “X –factory” as a learning material in mastering linear equation in one variable as presented by the researchers in the perspective of high school Mathematics teachers from selected public secondary schools in the Division of Quezon City. In this study, the method that the researchers utilized was the descriptive method. By the analyses of the results from the generated data, as presented in Chapters4 and 5, the findings and conclusions were acquired. With regards to the gathered data from the teacher-respondents’ profile, the researchers conclude that most of the Mathematics teacher-respondents ages from 31 to 40 years. Most of them were female. Married teacher-respondents got the highest frequency. Mathematics teacher-respondents whom accumulated 8 years and below of service got the utmost number of counts in terms of years in service while Bachelor’s Degree got the highest frequency. In line with the gathered data, the proposed learning material, “X-Factory”, got a high acceptability in terms of subject matter, quality, usefulness, appeal to the target user and uniqueness. With regards to the collected data from the significant difference in the level of acceptability of the “X-Factory” in terms of the profile of the respondents, the results are greater than the level of significance. Therefore, the researchers conclude that regardless of the differences on the profile of the teachers, the proposed “X –factory” will remain highly acceptable as a learning material in mastering linear equation in one variable. For the betterment of the study and learning material proposed, the researchers suggest to those who may conduct the same study, to creatively improve the materials, rules and mechanics of the game that will cause better understanding and application of the topic.