Effectiveness of Using Module in Learning Algebra among Grade 9 learners: Basis for Remediation Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research analyzed the effectiveness of the module on learning algebra among Grade 9 learners of Bendita National High School as basis for remediation program. This study specifically tried to determine the significant difference that existed between the pre-test results in algebra between the experimental and control groups and the significant difference existed between the post-test results in algebra between the experimental and control groups.

METHODS

The correlation-quantitative research was conducted among the seventy-six Grade 9 learners of Bendita National High School, Magallanes, Cavite for the School Year 2017-2018. Frequency distribution, percentage and mean were computed to describe the level of effectiveness of mathematics module in learning algebra among the respondents. Inferential statistics were employed to determine any significant difference and relationship between the variables. Analysis of the different variables was done using the test statistics.

RESULTS

The pretest results in the module in Algebra for experimental and control groups, the mean difference were 0.07 described as heterogeneous. The computed value was .07 > 2.00 at .05 level of significance in terms of significant difference between pretest results on the module in Algebra for experimental and control groups and their level of academic achievement. The null hypothesis was accepted as to pretest results for experimental and control groups and their level of academic achievement. The computed value was 2.53>.07 at 0.05 level of significance in terms of significant difference between posttest results for experimental and control groups and their level of academic achievement. The null hypothesis was rejected in terms of posttest results on the module in algebra for experimental and control groups. There was no significant difference between the pretest and posttest results of the experimental and control groups upon revealing that students in both groups have gained in the learning process.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on findings, before the experiment the experimental group and the control group need to be equated on their performance to make sure that the result can really be attributed to the treatment. The posttest results in math should be used as a guide for teachers to understand student's algebraic reasoning and development. Math module should be used because it would address the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills better than the usual teaching methods.