Mathematics performance through modular instruction

Abstract

Modular distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the education system, specifically on the student's mathematics performance. The Department of Education makes sure the continuity of education among the learners amidst the pandemic by shifting from face-to-face learning to alternative distance learning modalities. Among the different learning modalities, modular distance learning was the most preferred distance modality among parents. Based on the different studies, modular instruction has been used as an alternative design based on the needs of the learning. It is for this reason that the researcher wants to find out the level of mathematics performance of grade 10 students through modular instruction. This study was intended to identify the level of Mathematics Performance of Grade 10 students of Sto. Tomas National High School through Modular Instruction. Specifically, the following questions were answered: 1. What is the level of Mathematics performance of grade 10 students through modular instruction? 2. In what areas of Grade 10 Mathematics did the students perform well? 3. In what areas of Grade 10 Mathematics do the students need improvement? The researcher used quantitative-descriptive method to determine the level of mathematics performance through modular instruction and to determine the areas in mathematics where students perform well and areas where students need improvement. The researcher used random sampling specifically fishbowl sampling technique in determine the 15 respondents of the study. The researcher used teacher-made test to identify the level of mathematics performance of students and areas of grade 10 mathematics where students perform well and areas where students need improvement. The researcher made used of statistical tools to analyze and interpret data. Mean was used to determine the level of mathematics performance through modular instruction while frequency counts and percent were utilized in identifying the areas of mathematics where students perform well and areas need for improvement. Based on the analysis of the data gathered, the following are the salient findings: 1. The level of Mathematics Performance of grade 10 students of Sto. Tomas National High School through Modular Instruction is fairly satisfactory. 2. The areas of mathematics where the students perform well are on polynomial and polynomial equation and plane coordinate geometry. 3. The areas of mathematics where students need improvement are on circles and sequences. Based on the significant findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. The mastery of the competencies is insufficient and students are not fully ready for independent learning. 2. The well performance of students indicate that they have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary under polynomial and polynomial equation and plane coordinate geometry. 3. There are still competencies which students were not able to attain especially in sequences and circles. To improve the Mathematics Performance of the students through Modular Instruction, the following recommendations are offered: 1. Teachers and administrators have to identify the root problems that affect student performance in Mathematics through Modular Instruction and provide instructional materials, conduct monitoring and evaluation on the instructional material and provide varied innovative strategies in order to help them improve their academic performance from fairly satisfactory to very satisfactory. 2. To continuously adopt, strengthen and utilize materials which is suited to learners where elaborative and well explanation of lessons are observable and sufficient examples were provided. 3. To be able to address the topics which needs improvement, the module developers must provide materials that cater to different level of students to address their individual differences. Teachers can also provide additional activities which are contextualized that will boost learning outcomes. Parents as well as the government should engage in programs that can motivate the students improve their academic performance. 4. Future researches could work on factors affecting the mathematics performance through modular instruction. 5. A proposed action plan made by the researcher may be used by mathematics teachers to improve the level of performance in mathematics and to lessen the areas/topics where students need improvement.