The Level of Utilization and Impact of Department Of Science and Technology (DOST) Math Modules for Grade 3 Pupils in the Division of Quezon: A Basis for a Proposed Program Enhancement

Abstract

The study assessed the level of utilization of DOST Math Modules for Grade 3 pupils in the Division of Quezon. The descriptive research design was used as a research design with a questionnaireas its instruments. The population of the study was composed of (63) respondents from ten (10) different municipalities of Quezon Province. Frequency distribution, percentage, and mean were used to analyze the data obtained from the respondents. Also, theresearcher also utilized One-Way ANOVA to determine the effect of DOST math module to the pupils. Thus, pretest and posttest were also conducted to the 31 pupils of the researcher. This undertaking reveals that the level of utilization of the DOST module as supplemental materials is 3.96. On the other hand, the level of effectiveness is 3.92. The following were the common challenges encountered by the teachers in the utilization of DOST Math module: Lack of orientation/training on using the module; Apprehensive to the ease of use of DOST module; and Insufficient computer in the school. The need for the school heads to assign younger ICT coordinators in each school who will lead other teachers in utilizing ICT in each classroom for better teaching and learning process. In addition, In-service training coordinators should require teachers who are knowledgeable in integrating ICT in education to discuss with the group. While teachers who are using ICT in teaching should sustain or further improve the way theyuse ICT in teaching.