Improving the Mathematics Proficiency of the WRMNHS Grade 7 Students through a Localized and Contextualized T-Math Video: An Innovation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As teachers of this generation, we have to be connected to the millennial students in terms of strategies and methods that we can use or apply in teaching our students. It is seen that learners of today's society have a lack of interest to study because of the different technologies that arise. They preferred to use gadgets during class hours instead of listening and participating in the class discussion while the teacher was using the traditional way of teaching. Even though teachers strive more to meet the standard required by the system, still the performance level of the students was unfavorable. The researchers believed that adopting new technology in teaching can easily catch the attention and will improve the performance level of the students especially if teachers are teaching a topic using localized and contextualized materials or available resources found in the locale of the school. Teachers are impelled to be connected to the millennial students in terms of strategies and methods that they can use or apply in teaching their students.

METHODS

The two classes were randomly assigned as the control and experimental groups. It employed the pre-test-post-test experimental design method. The two sections were tested with Set skills by the same teacher: one was the experimental group utilizing t-math video instruction and the other was the controlled group taught using the traditional method. The data of the performance were gathered using 10 items researchers made test. It was proof read and validated by their Math teacher leader and experts in the same field.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the performance of the pupils in both classes in the post-test increased. It indicates a significant difference in the performance of the two groups. After the intervention, pupils exposed to the Localized and Contextualized T-Math video performed better compared to those were not.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the research imply that the localized and contextualized T-Math video had been a great help to improve the mathematics proficiency of the Grade 7 students. We also deduced from the results that it can be an effective intervention material for those who need assistance.