NIT2L Intervention Materials: Groundwork for the Improvement of Mathematics Performance of Grade 8 -Jade at Talangan Integrated National High School, School Year 2016 -2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

I have observed the students' difficulty on the subject Mathematics is clearly reflected on the different test results usually conducted annually be it National, Regional, Division or School level. The study determined the level of students' Mathematics performance using the NIT2L (Numeracy Inventory Tool of Laguna Learners). It also revealed the level of the performance of students by its intervention materials. There were 40 Grade 8 students (section Jade) subjected to determine the significant difference between the level of performance of students using NIT2L and its intervention material was established.

METHODS

A descriptive research was used in this study. This method involves comparing two or more known groups to determine possible differences in characteristics, attributes or views regarding a particular issue or topic of interest (Blay, 2013). The study has three variables. First, the Input where Pre-test will give to the chosen sample students. During the Process, NIT2L Intervention Materials will be utilized. The topics covered are Whole Numbers, Integers, Rational Numbers and Decimals. Lastly, the Output where Post-test will administer. The identified low numerate students Jade will undergo the intervention class provided with the NIT2L Materials. Data collection starts with asking permission to administer the action research from the School Principal. The researcher will collect the following: NIT2L Pre-Test Results, Least Learned Competencies, Teacher-Parent/Guardian Agreement, Schedule of Intervention Class, Intervention Class Results, andNIT2L Post-test Results. Acknowledgment of the references in this action research will be cited in the proper sheet. The respondents of this study will be treated as confidential and their names will not be mentioned.

RESULTS

Findings revealed that the difference between the students' performance in terms of their Pre-test and Post-test when they are grouped accordingly using intervention Materials of NIT2L (Numeracy Inventory Tool for Laguna Learners. Whole Numbers with the mean of6.47 in the Pre-test, 8.97 in the Post-test and the mean difference 2.50 gave an idea about that the use of intervention materials has a positive effect on their performance.

DISCUSSIONS

It was concluded that there is a significant difference between the Pre-test and Post-test of NIT2L(Numeracy Inventory Tool for Laguna Learners) materials before and after the intervention was used and there is significant increase as end product on their students' performance.