Effectiveness of Mathematics Learning Kit on the Performance of Grade 7 Students in the Fundamental Operation of Integers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This Mathematics Learning Kit is designed to enhance the students' performance in the fundamental operation of integers and reinforcing classroom instruction as well as community extension. The format of the mathematics learning kit is simple and guided. Each lesson in the fundamental operation on integers is followed by an activity worksheet with key to corrections at the end of the kit intended to measure the mastery of the lesson. The kit can be used before, during and after the lesson, in tutoring class, or individually by the student at home.

METHODS

The research made use of the experimental method of adapting two independent group design -the experimental and control groups. The number of respondents was identified using systematic sampling. The main instrument applied is the teacher-made test utilizing the pretest and posttest results. The research is conducted during the school year 2017 -2018 at Janosa National High School. The respondents described their level of performance in the fundamental operation of integers in the pretest standard deviation which implies that there is homogeneity in the intelligence of the students before the conduct of the study. There were 60 grade seven student’s respondent -30 for the experimental group and 30 for the control group.

RESULTS

The Mathematics learning kit was found to be effective in promoting learning when used in teaching the fundamental operation of integers as shown by the result of the study. The results emphasized that there is an increase in the post-test mean of the experimental group after exposure to mathematics learning kit. This likewise describes that the students in the experimental group have benefited from the mathematics learning kit and this further implies that the treatment is effective. The findings of the study show that the use of a Mathematics learning kit is an effective tool in enhancing the students' performance in the fundamental operation of integers. This likewise implied that the result is significant since the null hypothesis is rejected.

DISCUSSIONS

The study implies that the Mathematics Learning Kit in teaching integers can be an effective tool for improving and enhancing instruction. Furthermore, the use of mathematics learning kit should be formulated by the teachers to enrich students' performance in the fundamental operation of integers as well as the other lessons in Mathematics.