Computer-Assisted Instruction-Based Mathematical Drills in Teaching Basic Operations of Integers in Mathematics 10

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Basic as it seems, dealing with integers and performing its four fundamental operations has been one of the Waterloos of the learners in Mathematics. It was observed that this basic skill greatly affects their performance if not fully understood and mastered. The study was intended to determine which ICT-based tool was more effective in the execution of the drills on the basic operations of integers as a pre-requisite skill in the topics of Patterns and Algebra in Mathematics 10.

METHODS

The study is descriptive and made use of both quantitative and qualitative methods. A pretest and posttest were administered to the control and the experimental group via random sampling with the aid of Raosoft. The control group used Microsoft PowerPoint while the experimental group used the ActivInspire software as a tool in conducting the drills. The data gathered after weeks was analyzed using the independent t-test to compare the mastery level of the two groups.

RESULTS

The results showed that there was no significant difference between experimental and control groups' mastery level after the exposure to the two different tools used in administering the drill on basic operations of integers as presented by the result of the independent t-test with a p-value of 0.070.

DISCUSSIONS

It was recommended that the use of Microsoft PowerPoint as a basic tool in giving drills should be properly utilized to improve the mastery level of the learners in the basic operations of integers.