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Chapter I 3 - Feb 3
Chapter I 3 - Feb 3
PHILLIP S. CABRERA
HAIMEN K. BUISAN
STEPHEN FLORES
NORODIN MENTANG
INTRODUCTION
forced to use rote learning, they will grasp the material much more deeply
understand it while teaching them to read. If students didn't know what a dog
was or hadn't seen a picture, it would be pointless and abstract to put the
students.
abstract concepts can be developed through the use of tangible and visual
visual depictions, and abstract symbols and issues are all part of it.
decimals are difficult to understand. On the other hand, the visual model is
learning.
the skills needed for school and their future application of basic concepts to
Theoretical Framework
with their environment. This theory aligns with the Concrete Pictorial Abstract
through each level toward a deeper mathematical grasp of the topics being
taught when the CPA technique was integrated into their mathematics
learning sequences utilizing the CPA technique, which are as follows: the first
and highlights variables that will affect the numeracy skills of the students on
presented. The first box shows the independent variable. This is the
non-treatment group via lesson plan. The second box shows the dependent
variables of the study, which consist of numeracy skills on specific operations
in integers.
Hypothesis
the Concrete Pictorial Abstract Approach in conjunction with three (3) learning
a. diagnostics test;
their daily lives, and less when they are not. Finding an effective teaching
strategy to help students excel better in mathematics has thus been the holy
This study aims to determine the effect of employing the CPA approach
while working with the three (3) learning techniques in mathematics to non-
is hoped that the result of this study will be of great help to:
young learners with difficulties in learning basic numeracy skills which hinder
The study emphasizes finding out the outcome of integrating the CPA
Tantangan, South Cotabato. The chosen respondents are those students who
with the three (3) learning approaches put into a lesson plan will deliberately
integers.
Definition of Term
To make this study clear and comprehensive, the following terms were
defined:
This chapter presents the related literature and related studies that are
relevant to the integration of bridging the numeracy gap and empowering non-
concrete, (b) pictorial, and (c) abstract. In the concrete stage, students use
concept. This stage helps students make connections between concrete and
abstract representations. Finally, in the abstract stage, students work with
explanation is prompted.
Mathematical creative thinking ability, and students’ self-regulated
(4) Provide feedback and guidance: Offer feedback and guidance to students
Collaborative Discussion
concepts. This exposure can broaden their understanding and help them
critically evaluate and reflect on their understanding and the quality of their
explanation. By receiving input from their peers, students can identify areas
process, students become more aware of their thinking and can refine their
others, and engaging and respectful dialogue, students develop their ability to
explanations.
deeper understanding of the concepts and apply them more effectively. (b)
such as visual models, diagrams, graphs, and symbolic notation. This allows
students to see different ways of representing the same concept and helps
concepts, solve problems, and explain their thinking to their peers. Also,
in learning.
A necessary skill for daily living is numeracy. Math literacy is the ability
indicates that math difficulties are a global problem for students, necessitating
close the gaps in learners' numeracy (Stacy et al., 2017; Morrison and
International Student Assessment (PISA) in the local context. Less than 20%
(PISA) 2018 results showed that the Philippines ranked second overall
lowest. This only suggests that math proficiency among Filipino pupils is
mathematics may be explained by their attitude toward the subject, their poor
study habits, or their overuse of technology. On the other hand, to stop the
DepEd. Every student must meet the early language, literacy, and numeracy
of the Student Learning for the K–12 Basic Education Program (Elopre and
Baggay, 2022).
the foundation where the knowledge must be stable and progressing. It was
those connections into precise expressions that stand alone from the
given appropriate visual aids. Students can develop mental models and
processes forward and serves as a valuable tool for organizing data into
mathematics and develop their mental processes. A study that examined the
Visualization was also mentioned as one of the key elements that led to the
Curriculum Guide (2011). Broadly speaking, imagery and its relationship have
has the benefit of helping people enhance their capacity for multidimensional
thought. By viewing events from many angles, people can increase their
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Quasi-Experimental
students. The table below served as a guiding principle in the research design
Pretest Posttest
G1 (experimental) 01 x 02
G2 (control) 03 -x 04
pretest scores of the experiment group, 02 refers to the posttest scores of the
the posttest scores of the control group, x refers to the use of the visual
abstraction paradigm with the three (3) learning techniques that enhances
The sampling will be done as follows: out of five (5) sections of the
Grade 7 curriculum, two (2) sections will be disregarded which are the
Science and Technology and Engineering (STE) Section and Special Program
in the Arts (SPA) for the reason of its homogeneity and concerning the
intelligence of the students, out of five (5) sections only two (2) sections will
the Anthurium and Anemone. These two sections will undergo diagnostic tests
Respondents’ Selection
Anemone will take the test and will be categorized from numerate to non-
numerate students. The scores of the students will be categorized into three
(3) groups, with description and meaning, making those students who scored
how the scores of the students will be identified and grouped into two (2)
categories:
understanding and
application of operations
on integers.
understanding and
application of operations
in integers.
in integers. Needs
intervention to progress.
adviser, which states that they are chosen to participate. All the documents
are kept confidential to protect and preserve the identity of the participant. No
money was given to the participants to pay for their time; hence they will be
The school offers Junior High School and Senior High School, with Junior
The school was located a few meters at the back of Tantangan Central
Elementary School. The land was donated and has an area of 18,096 square
meters. The school started its first operation in June 1991. No, vast
developments and improvements of infrastructure and improvements are
Respondents’ Selection
Experimental Group
manner through the crafted lesson plan with employed CPA approach and the
Control Group
students as per the result of the diagnostic test. This group will conduct the
intervention with a plain lesson plan without treatment. The teaching method
This will use a diagnostic test, crafted lesson plan, pretest, and
2022). In this study, this test is crafted based on the operations of integers
composed of forty (40) items, ten (10) each operation with mixed signs of
following scale will describe the proficiency of the respondent and categorize
non-numerated students.
application of operations
on integers.
understanding and
application of operations
in integers.
in integers. Needs
intervention to progress.
researchers will serve as guides on how teachers will introduce and deliver
which is the experimental group. Typical with no treatment lesson plan will be
posttest. Establishing the significant numeracy skill that needs to improve, the
test was constructed consisting of one-hundred and eight (108) items, with a
operations in integers:
explanation. The test is personally made by the researchers and will undergo
validation and reliability tests, critiquing of experts on the field and the school
head. The test questionnaires are parallel to lesson plans. The test for the
control group is the same as with the experimental but with no treatment.
proficiency. This will be used to describe the performance level of the student.
the study will be secured from the office of USM-GS. Moreover, the license
the study. Hence, this communication will serve as information to the school
head, teachers, and students in the conduct of the study as per approval of
tests, and tools for the intervention based on the approach, then presented it
scores will categorize the two chosen sections into two groups: numerate and
students based on their gained scores during the diagnostic test. Data
Before intervention will proceed, these two (2) identified groups will
take the pretest, this will measure their prior knowledge and will serve as a
baseline score for this study. These two (2) groups of identified non-numerate
specialized lesson plans, tools, and activities that seek to enhance basic
numeracy skills, the other hand, the control group, will also go to an
intervention to enhance numeracy skills but with no treatment like the other
group.
After the completion of the intervention, the respondents will take the
groups:
Students
Middleton (2019) indicated that to produce valid results, the content of the
instruments must cover all relevant parts that the objectives of the study are
Statistical Treatment
P-value
The rejection of the null hypothesis was based on the p values which
obtaining a test statistic result at least as extreme as the one that was
observed, assuming that the null hypothesis is true. The researcher will often
"reject the null hypothesis" when the p-value turns out to be less than the
result would be highly unlikely under the null hypothesis. Many common
groups; the other, the alternative (or research) hypothesis is the "interesting"
statement that the person performing the test would like to conclude if the
data will allow it. The p-value is the probability of obtaining the observed
sample results (or a more extreme result) when the null hypothesis is true. If
this p-value is very small, it is usually less than or equal to a threshold value
previously chosen called the significance level (traditionally 5% or 1%),
suggesting that the observed data is inconsistent with the assumption that the
null hypothesis is true and must be rejected and the other hypothesis is
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
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