Effectiveness of Numeracy Tool in General Mathematics for Grade 11 Students of Senior High School in Tuy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is one subject that pervades life at any age, in any circumstance. Thus, its value goes beyond the classroom and the school. Mathematics as a school subject, therefore, must be learned comprehensively and with much depth. Based on the 2014-2015 results of the National Achievement Test in Mathematics, public secondary schools got 44.01%. It is in light of the foregoing information that the researcher conducted this study.

METHODS

This study used the experimental type of research since the researcher aimed to evaluate the Numeracy Tool in General Mathematics for Grade 11 Students of Senior High School in Tuy. Using Numeracy Tool as one of the instruments to increase the level of performance of Grade 11 students.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis, the following results were obtained. Both the respondents in the controlled and experimental groups obtained "failed" in academic performance in General Mathematics based on the pre-test scores. A significant difference was noted between the controlled and experimental groups with regards to their academic performance in Mathematics based on their post-test. A significant difference was noted in the controlled group with regard to their academic performance in Mathematics based on their pre-test and post-test. A very significant difference was noted between the pre-test and post-test of the experimental group with regards to their academic performance in Mathematics. The Proposed Enhancement Program in Mathematics was designed by the researcher.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for the use of numeracy tools to enhance the learners' performance in General Mathematics. Learners will appreciate and understand clearly the lesson if they will use the numeracy tool and eventually obtained retention of all the lessons in General Mathematics.