Enhancement Program in Translating Verbal Expression into an Algebraic Expression among Grade 7 Students at Francisco Osorio National High School Year 2017 -2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study is purposively conducted as a result of an impending regression rate of the Learning Outcome Assessments (LOA) among Grade 7 students in English and Mathematics. One of the factors is the level of comprehension in verbal translation. Above all the provision of curriculum guides and learner's materials and modules in Mathematics, the breach in verbal translation and comprehension is usually neglected. The authors provided substantial materials and enhancement programs in bridging this comprehension gap among the learners in problem-solving. This learning material was developed using a carefully designed, innovative, and facilitative process to produce best learning outcomes as possible.

METHODS

Descriptive-Comparative Analysis was used in the study. One hundred eighteen (118) Grade 7 students within the frustration level from the PHIL-IRRI Standardized Reading Test were given intervention using the designed module.

RESULTS

Most of the respondents can identify Mathematical symbols and translate word problems into Mathematical equations better than translating verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. It is highly evident that there is significant difference between the pretest and posttest when the intervention program was introduced.

DISCUSSIONS

Daily assessment results measured student performance level in translating verbal expressions into algebraic expressions and word problems into mathematical expressions. Results indicate that 47.5% of the respondents can translate verbal expressions into algebraic expressions and almost 70% of them can translate word problems into mathematical equations. Lack of comprehension, misplacement of variables, and translation of symbols are significant difficulties of the respondents. The authors recommend future researchers to integrate self-direction into strategic cooperative learning to utilize and maximize the tools used in the intervention program.