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ENHANCING ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE IN
MATHEMATICS OF GRADE 9
STUDENTS AMIDST COVID-19
PANDEMIC THROUGH PROJECT
MATH
LAYSICO, ANGEL SALVADOR B.
Completed 2022
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An ACTION RESEARCH
Presented to
Division Research Committee (DRC)
and Department of Education
2022
Teacher-Led and Teacher-Related-Led Research
October 2022
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ABSTRACT
students, it was an additional responsibility of the educators who are teaching math
is to make the discussion lighter. In Schools Division Office – Malabon City, for instance,
they have been implementing distance learning setups, both modular and online. The
division utilizes teacher-made modules in teaching the students. Some teachers have
the teacher aside from the module coming from the Division Office. This study also
aimed to contribute in solving the existing challenges faced by teachers and students
A mixed-method research design was used in this study. The subjects of this
study were 120 Grade 9 students, identified through purposive sampling. The
respondents were given a post-test after the whole intervention was administered.
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After the intervention was employed, it was found that there was a significant
difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the respondents. This implies
Mathematics. One of these materials is a learning module like Project MATH. This
quadrilaterals.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank the Schools Division Office – Malabon City and my
colleagues from Longos National High School through the supervision of our Principal
and former Researcher Coordinator, Mr. Juanito H. Gayola and Mr. Mark Alvin C. Cruz
respectively, for the insights, assistance and support being provided throughout the
Zambale, Mrs. Deliza B. Vasquez, and Mr. David Janzens S. Cruz, from our department
I would also like to extend my thanks to Mrs. Marian Kris D. Castor and Mrs. Maria
my manuscript.
Lastly, to our God Almighty for the good health and strength, He has given me
in finishing my study.
ASL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
ABSTRACT ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
IV. Hypothesis 4
a. Research Design 4
c. Reflection 11
VIII. References 13
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IX. Annexes
a. Pretest 15
b. Posttest 17
c. Checklist 19
d. Supplemental Handout 21
X. List of Tables
of Grade 9 Students 26
d. Action Plan 27
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and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. It also
aimed to ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men
and women, achieve literacy and numeracy was just one of the targets for
problems when it comes to the numeracy skills of the students especially of those
who are in the basic education program. This was the reason why former
President Benigno S. Aquino III (2010) introduced his education agenda entitled,
“Ten Ways to Fix Philippine Basic Education.” One of its ways pertained to
science and math proficiency. According to one of his interviews with the
Philippine Daily Inquirer, a strong Science and Math curriculum starts as early as
One of the responsibilities of educators was to make sure that all the
students learn every lesson at their best. They must ensured that no one was left
behind so that the succeeding lessons can be easily understood by the students
Mathematics was being treated as one of the hardest subjects by the students,
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the present time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To delay the spread of
the virus and prevent infections, most countries have temporarily closed
learner in the country, regardless of their situation in life. DepEd came up with
three distance learning delivery modalities which are the following: face-to-
face, distance learning (varying from modular distance learning, online distance
In Schools Division Office – Malabon City, for instance, they have been
implementing distance learning setup, both modular and online. The division
handouts being provided by the teacher aside from the module coming from
the Division Office. This study also aimed to contribute in solving the existing
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system approaches.
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HO: There is no significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores
of the respondents in quadrilaterals.
Ha: There is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of
the respondents in quadrilaterals.
a. Research Design
quantitative research to answer the research question. Mixed methods can help
2022).
approach is a methodology in its own right. As It is a research design that has its
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The results of the study were in numeric figures which calculated using
various statistical tools to find the significant difference in the scores of the
students after the intervention was given.
Table 1 presents the mean of the pre-test and post-test scores of the
students. The table shows that the students from Epicurus obtained a mean of
5.60 on the pre-test and 18.17 on the post-test. The students from Thales obtained
a mean of 5.84 on the pre-test and 18.23 on the post-test. The students from
Thucydides obtained a mean of 5.64 in the pre-test and 18.36 in the post-test.
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The remaining students from Democritus obtained a mean of 5.94 on the pre-
test and 18.26 on the post-test.
The results of the assessments in the research were similar to the research
conducted by Penilla, J. et al (2020) which showed that the provision of
reviewers and hand-outs enhanced the academic performance of students in
mathematics subjects in written works and quarterly assessments by utilizing and
reading the handouts and reviewer, the students become more educated
about the content and make it easier for the students to accomplish all given
written tests.
Table 2
Table 2 presents the significant difference between the pre-test and post-
test scores in quadrilaterals after the implementation of Project MATH. The table
shows that the computed value of 88.95 is significant beyond the 0.05 level. Thus,
the null hypothesis of the participation of the students before and after the
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Table 3
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Strongly
6. The handout was easy to understand. 4.71 2
Agree
7. The examples given were relevant and
contributed to the students’ understanding 4.48 Agree 6
on quadrilaterals.
8. The illustrations given were relevant and
contributed to the students’ understanding 4.34 Agree 8
on quadrilaterals.
Strongly
General Weighted Mean 4.56
Agree
Table 3 presents the various ways contributing in enhancing the
academic performance in quadrilaterals of grade 9 students. It can be noticed
that indicator states that “The handout provided accurate information on
quadrilaterals.” ranked first with a mean of 4.76. It was followed by indicator
which states that “The handout was easy to understand.” with a mean of 4.71.
Then, the indicator which states that “The students easily gained knowledge
without experiencing any understanding difficulties.” Ranked third with a mean
of 4.66. It means that the students strongly agreed that these ways helped them
in enhancing their academic performance in quadrilaterals.
The ways that the students agreed on how the supplementary material
contributed in enhancing their academic performance were “The examples
given were relevant and contributed to the students’ understanding on
quadrilaterals.” With a mean of 4.48, “The students learned the different relevant
skills related to quadrilaterals” with a mean of 4.38 and “The illustrations given
were relevant and contributed to the students’ understanding on
quadrilaterals.” With a mean of 4.34.
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The students without handouts must do a bit more work to achieve and
accomplish some tasks as those who were given handouts. Handouts were
necessary to guide the students through handouts, as they may not be grown
enough to handle time for learning and to look for the appropriate reference
books (Stephenson, 2017). Handouts really contributed to students’ learning in
different positive ways.
The findings based on the statistical analysis of data led to the following
conclusions:
1. There was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores in
quadrilaterals after the implementation of Project MATH. This implies that the
intervention applied was proven effective.
2. The Project MATH of Longos National High School enhanced the academic
performance of the students in quadrilaterals of the Grade 9 students through
the supplementary material.
3. The Project MATH contributed in various ways in enhancing the academic
performance of the students in quadrilaterals of the Grade 9 students.
Based on the findings and conclusions, the researcher recommends the:
1. School administrators should support this kind of supplementary material that will
help the students to realize the significance of Mathematics in real-life.
2. Teachers should continue to design and craft such supplementary material that
will enhance the academic performance of the students.
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3. Other researchers may also conduct a study similar to this research to further
c. Reflection
After the conduct of the study, the researcher realized that the real
purpose of the supplemental handouts can clarify the topic being discussed,
students a reliable reference for learning the learning, provide material beyond
the lecture, provide more up-to-date material than contained in the handout
study. The researcher learned that the teachers should be responsible in the
effective and efficient teaching and learning process between them and the
students. It is essential that the teachers should make sure that the students will
The research was made possible and a successful one because of the
students who were participants of the innovation, the study became easier to
conduct.
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VIII. REFERENCES
Aquino III, Benigno S., (2015). 10 ways to fix Philippine Basic Education. Retrieved from:
https://mlephil.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/10-ways-to-fix-philippine-basic-
education-an-insight-into-aquinos-thinking-as-presidential-candidate/.
Department of Education, (2020). DepEd Order No. 012, s. 2020 Adoption of the Basic
Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021 in the Light of the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Retrieved from:
https://www.deped.gov.ph/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/DO_s2020_012.pdf
George, T. (2022). Mixed Methods Research | Definition, Guide & Examples. Retrieved
from https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/mixed-methods-research/
Penilla, J., et. al. (2020). Improving Academic Performance of Selected Grade 11 ABM
Student in General Mathematics using Handouts and Reviewer. Retrieved from
https://ojs.aaresearchindex.com/index.php/aasgbcpjmra/article/view/1125
Tria, J. Z. (2020). The COVID-19 Pandemic through the Lens of Education in the: The
New Normal. Research Gate. Retrieved from:
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341981898_The_COVID19_Pandemi
c_through_the_Lens_of_Education_in_the_Philippines_The_New_Normal.
United Nations, (2015). Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable
Development. Retrieved from:
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/21252030%20Age
nda%20for%20Sustainable%20Development%20web.pdf.
PREPARED BY:
CHECKED BY:
MUTYA R. DADIZON
Division Research Coordinator
Senior Education Specialist
Planning and Research
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IX. Annexes
a. Pretest
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b. Posttest
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c. Checklist
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d. Supplemental Handout
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X. List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Compute Tabular t-
Interpretatio
N Mean SD d value at 0.05, Decision
n
t-value df = 119
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Table 3
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Strongly
General Weighted Mean 4.56
Agree
Action Plan
Objectives Activities/ Persons Involved Time Frame
Strategies
To share the results
of the research to
other teachers or School Learning All teaching
August 2022 –
colleagues Action Cell personnel in our
February 2023
through school speaker school
learning action
cell
To guide the
mathematics Be a resource
Mathematics
teachers in creating speaker in a
teachers in the February 2023
supplemental division in-service
division
handout during an training
in-service training
To share the results Be a research
of the research in a presenter in a Other research August 2022 –
research research enthusiasts June 2023
conference conference
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