Instructional Materials with Mobile Application: A Proposed Worktext in Pre-Calculus

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines Educational system has been plagued by so many challenges. Some of these challenges are detergent factors towards the full realization of the objectives and goals of education in the country. The field of Math is not exempted from this dilemma; among these is the lack of educational materials hence, instructional materials should include connections to students' life situations to make the content meaningful. It also includes guidance and support to help students safely and successfully become more independent learners and thinkers. In this regard, Worktext for Pre-calculus in G11 STEM were developed by the researcher.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method of research through survey questionnaire checklist to gather data needed for the study. The survey questionnaires served as an evaluation instrument which contained the following components: objectives, presentation, content, activities/application, evaluation, organization, language and style, usefulness, and navigation. A 5-point Likert's Scale was used in the study. The population of the study are the 35 students of G11 STEM strand in GMATHS, Mathematics teachers who handled Pre-calculus in STEM and Math experts as respondents.

RESULTS

The following are the findings of the specific problems that were raised in the study.1). On the performance of G10 students, the study found that in the past five years achieved a Low Mastery in Math 2) On the assessment of the Math teachers and experts in the Worktext in Pre-Calculus for G11 STEM in terms of Objectives, Presentation, Content, Activities/Application, Evaluation, Organization, Language and Style, Usefulness, and Navigation as very acceptable. 3) There is significant difference on the assessment of Mathematics experts and teachers of G11. 4) On the performance of students in their Pre-test is average while the Post-test is moving towards mastery hence, the performance in the Post-test is higher than in the Pre-test was manifested.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrates that the performance in Math of G10 students for the past 5 years was low. The instructional materials were developed to improve the academic performance of students and to help easily understand the different topics in Math and were assessed very acceptable by the Math Expert and Teachers which mean that the materials met the standards as shown by the good results of student’s respondents. The use of instructional material brought about significant change on the part of students.