Enhancing the Skills in Mathematical Operation on Integers of Grade 7 Students Using Strategic Intervention Materials

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) as an instructional material to enhance the mathematical skills of Grade 7 students in operation on integers in Bilaran National High School, academic year 2017-2018. The respondents of the study were thirty (30) grade 7 students of Bilaran National High School who got low scores in their First Quarterly Examination.

METHODS

This study used a quasi-experimental type of research and action research design. The quasi was used to determine the effectiveness of Strategic Intervention Materials in students' skills in mathematical operation on integers. This method was also used to identify the level of performance in the Pre/Post-test formative assessment in operation on integers, and students' evaluation, in using Strategic Intervention Materials as a tool in the operation on integers. The action research design was used for identifying appropriate actions for students needing intervention.

RESULTS

It was found that before the students were exposed to Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) their competency levels on the least mastered skills were very low. It was also revealed that their proficiency levels were also very poor based on the results of a pre-assessment test. But after exposure to Strategic Intervention Material, they achieved a very high performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of this study showed that the use of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) in operation on integers was effective in terms of problems presented in the SIM. The positive result of the survey revealed that the Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) in Operation on Integers was appreciated by the learners and is very effective in enhancing the skills on mathematical operation on integers of Grade 7 students.