Performance Level Using Computer Skills Measured in Program for International Students Assessment (PISA) for Mathematics Achievement of Grade 9 Students in Malapad Na Bato National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is considered as the mother of all learning in both arts and sciences. This perspective on Mathematics has gained more attention with the rapid advances of information and communication. Mathematics is not just computation but a tool for understanding structures, relationships and patterns to produce solutions for complex real life problems.

METHODS

The method used in choosing the respondents was purposive selection. The data was obtained from the scores of PISA Mathematics examination of 2015 and questionnaire with twenty (20) 15-year-old Grade 9 student-respondents from Malapad na Bato National High School, Nasugbu, Batangas during school year 2016 -2017.

RESULTS

The following were the results of the study, (1) majority of the respondents were female, majority with family earnings of Php 5000 and below, and with Grade of 85 percent and above in Mathematics, (2) majority of the respondents were female, majority with family earnings of Php 5000 and below, and with Grade of 85 percent and above in Mathematics, (3) majority of the respondents obtained passing grade with regards to Mathematics level of performance using computer measured in PISA, (4) computers improved students' performance in Mathematics, measured in PISA, and also improves students' knowledge, comprehension and accuracy, (5) there was significant relationship between Mathematics performance Skills using Computer in PISA and profile variables, (6) an action plan was designed to enhance Mathematics performance of students using PISA.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for (1) students be allowed to use different technologies (computer, tablets PC's, calculators) in Mathematics classes at times when needed, (2) the PISA examination in Mathematics can be used as alternative assessment tools for measuring the Mathematical capacity and readiness of 15-year old students, (3) students strengthen knowledge and skills in Information Communication and Technology should be paid attention at by the teachers for them to apply it in Mathematics and to other subjects, (4) another study regarding the use of PISA should be conducted in different setting to validate the results of the study, (5) the implementation of the action plan as a basis to further improve Mathematics performance of students using PISA should be encouraged.