Color-coded Mail Instructions(CocoMaIn): An Integrative and Interactive Classroom Management Strategy for Grade 11 Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Understanding Mathematics is vital as it helps people develop critical and analytical skills that can be used not only in studies and career progression but also in real-life math problems and situations. To achieve progress in students’ learning, teachers should make plans and manage the classroom as effective as possible. Once a teacher loses control of their class, it becomes increasingly more difficult for them to regain control. As such, this study aimed to test the effectiveness of Color-coded Mail Instructions (CocoMaIn) as an integrative and interactive classroom management Strategy for Grade 11 Mathematics.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method with a validated questionnaire as a research instrument. The respondents were the 100 Grade 11 students of Buhaynasapa National High School during the School Year 2018-2019. They were selected through purposive sampling. The researcher sought the approval of the authorities before personally administering the research instrument used.

RESULTS

The respondents agreed that they are comfortable enough with their teacher and classmates inside the classroom. However, there are instances that they found a hard time expressing themselves. The proper lighting and ventilation inside their classroom are highly appreciated by the respondents. There is also an appropriate arrangement of the furniture such as chairs and tables that makes them move freely for performing activities. Thus, the key components of classroom management are very essential in the learning experience of every student. CoCoMaIn, as a teaching strategy, emphasizes positive reinforcement, homework or assignments, announcements and classroom setting that are highly appreciated by the respondents. The students are even motivated to acquire knowledge by means of reward. Thus, these aspects of classroom management need to be enhanced and well-defined. Teaching Mathematics is a challenging task because it needs a definite strategy to keep students interested and willing to acquire knowledge. Thus, CoCoMaIn provides an active learning strategy that makes the students become participative and makes them understand lessons easily.

DISCUSSIONS

CoCoMaIn, as an integrative and interactive way in teaching, enables the teacher to integrate examples and connect Mathematics to other subject areas. Most of the respondents agreed that they learned best when their teacher presents collaborative group activities. Thus, CoCoMaIn makes the process of learning more cooperative and collaborative.