The Effects of Using E-Tablet in the Academic Performance of Grade 10 Students in Science

Abstract

Introduction

Science is one of the complex subjects in the curriculum because scientific inquiry can be learned by the students' first-hand experiences by which scientific knowledge is gained. And teachers are expected to utilize all possible means including ICT in education, a useful tool where the immediate consequences can be observed to make the students master all the competencies. Data of the school magnified an 8.69 point gap between the target and the actual MPS. This study highlighted the effectiveness of using tablets in addition to laboratory experiments and activities in improving the academic performance of Grade 10 students in Science.

Methods

The researcher adopted a quasi-experimental design to identify a comparison group that is as similar as possible to the experimental group in terms of baseline characteristics. A cluster sampling method was utilized in the study where a total of 88 learners served as the control and experimental group. They both took up standardized pre-test at the start and post-test at the end of the third and fourth grading period. Descriptive statistics, statistical analysis, SPSS, Mean, SD, MPS and T-test were employed to measure the significant difference between the two groups to ensure valid and reliable interpretation of results.

Results

Based on the computed mean and standard deviation of the controlled group which is 14.70 and 3.37, for the experimental group 31.74 and 3.72 indicated that the computed T>Critical T is less than 0.05 where the null hypothesis is rejected. Likewise, the computed T value of 29.35 is greater than the critical T value of 1.99 which means that Ho is rejected. Also, the computed P-value of 0.00 is less than 0.05 and the null hypothesis is rejected. Through the use of their average grades and Software, the p-value has resulted in 0.00 which is less than the level of significance of 0.05, where the null hypothesis was rejected. Therefore, it is specified that there is a significant difference between the academic performance of Grade 10 students before and after the intervention.

Discussions

The utilization of technology like tablets benefits the learner as they are motivated and eager to come in class. The repeated exposure to words and discussions about the difficult and unfamiliar terminology in Science using the tablet, students understand easier the concepts taught. Supported by current research, the intervention used in this study is simple and that even novice teachers may successfully execute this method to optimize learning.