Effectiveness of Modern Technology in Teaching Mathematics for Grade III Pupils in Kaytome-Gulod Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the subjects being taught at the elementary level which the pupils find difficulty is Mathematics. Teachers find ways and means on the teaching-learning process in Mathematics be improved in order to cope with the challenges in one's daily lives. With this challenge in the educational system in general and in the schools in particular, teachers need to play a very important role in this consideration where most make a wise decision in selecting various kinds of instructional materials which will contribute to the improvement of the teaching-learning process and the level of performance of the pupils particularly in Mathematics.

METHODS

The parallel group design method of research used in the conduct of the study. A parallel group design is an experimental study design in which each subject is randomized to one of two or more distinct treatment /intervention groups. Those who were assigned to the same treatment are referred to as a treatment group. While the treatment groups received differ, all groups treated as equally as possible in all other regards, and they complete the same procedures during the study.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis and interpretation of data, 1. There are more male respondents than females. The majority belong to low-income families with academic performance in the proficiency and approaching proficiency levels. 2. Grade three pupils have moderately satisfactory performance in the pretest and obtained very satisfactory performance in the posttest. 3. Performance in Mathematics of the experimental group in the pretest and posttest differ significantly. Likewise, there is a significant difference between the performance of the control group in the pretest and posttest. 4. Performance in Mathematics of the two groups of respondents differs significantly as revealed in the posttest. 5. Performance in Mathematics of the grade three pupils differs significantly when they are grouped according to monthly family income and academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils' performance in Mathematics improved after exposure to different methods of teaching, they have better performance in Mathematics than those pupils exposed to the traditional methods of teaching. Monthly family income and academic performance are determinants of performance of pupils in Mathematics.