Validation of MATHY-GAS

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The gaming industry and technology of today has reached new heights and successes over the past years especially to the students. All the things in society deal with mathematics and it plays an important role in the educational system. Therefore, this study is to offer a new method by using an educational game to enhance the teaching-learning process between the students and teachers to suggest a teaching technique to catch the attention of the students in the subject of Mathematics.

METHODS

One method design was used: Quantitative, limited teachers at the Calamba Integrated School who used a different type of teaching style participated. Twelve Mathematics Teachers from different year levels validate and responded to the check questionnaire provided by the researcher to determine the level of validity.

RESULTS

Results revealed that the level of validity of the MATHY-GAS which is an adopted educational game aligned to the 3rd quarter competencies of Mathematics 10 by the Grade 12-General Academic Strand (GAS) students. In terms of objectives are agreed to be specific, measurable attainable, and result-oriented but slightly agreed in time bound. Next, the topics presented are sub-topic of the competency and arouse the interest of the learners. The topics are aligned in the Curriculum of Grade 10 Mathematics and measure proficiency in Grade 10 Mathematics but not enough for the time allotment. Then the activities are congruent to the objectives, have guide questions, it is very interesting, can be used in real-life situations and varied. Finally, the evaluative exercises can use paper and pen tests and it is parallel to the objectives, quantitative, qualitative and has questions that develop critical thinking skills.

DISCUSSIONS

As demonstrated by the results, since Teachers already have different teaching styles used, the educational game is just a suggestion offered by the researcher that can be one of the teaching styles that teachers can use in terms of teaching. Therefore, The students enjoying while learning.