The Effectiveness of Instructional Strategies in Mathematics Employed by the Elementary School Teachers of District I, Division of Batangas City: Basis for an Enhancement Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the indispensable tools in the development of academic, intellectual, technical and manipulative skills is Mathematics. It is for this reason that it became one of the basic subjects in the curriculum at all levels of education.To ascertain better and innovative ways in teaching Mathematics, teachers may use varied strategies, specifically in line with the attainment of the K to 12 vision, mission and goals

METHODS

This study employed a combination of descriptive and correlation methods of research since it aims to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies employed by teachers in elementary public schools in District I, Division of Batangas City, as the basis for enhancement plan. Questionnaires were distributed by the researcher to the target respondents in their particular schools. After retrieval, the answers were tallied, analyzed and interpreted. Data gathered were presented in the succeeding tables. After each table, the data were analyzed and interpreted in the light of the major and specific objectives defined in this research and interventions were crafted.

RESULTS

The following were the findings obtained: (1) The respondent's profile grade in the first grading is 80, with the highest frequency of 7 and a percentage of 12. (2) The degree of relationship between the respondent's profile grade in Mathematics for 1st and 3rd Grading is a very high positive correlation using the range values for interpretation of the Pearson's r. (3) There is a highly significant relationship between the extent of application of instructional strategies and its effects on the students' test performance based on the increase in their grade point equivalent. (4) An instructional model of instructional strategies adapted to the needs, interest, and abilities of the students may be formulated based on the findings of the study.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the result of the study, educators in all levels should use instructional strategies and develop innovations that may further strengthen the learners' acquisition of knowledge, skill, and competencies through varied activities designed and improved the quality of education. The school heads should direct their teachers to integrate the use of instructional strategies. The teachers of Mathematics may organize study groups to develop effective study habits among students. The proposed action plan must be implemented at the soonest time possible.