Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning On the Academic Performance in Mathematics of Junior High School Students in the Philippines
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Abstract
Background/Objectives: Cooperative learning is a potential strategy for Mathematics instruction. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cooperative learning on academic performance in mathematics for junior high school students.
Methods/Statistical analysis: The study used a quasi-experimental research design. The study respondents were grade 9 and grade 10 students of Bamban National High School, Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines. The research instrument is in the form of pre-test and post-test. The data gathered was tabulated for statistical treatment, analysis and interpretation using Frequency and Percentage Distribution, Weighted Mean, Pearson r Correlation Analysis, and T-test.
Findings: The findings reveal that the academic Performance in Mathematics of the respondents from grade 9 and grade 10 are both satisfactory. The respondents' level of Performance during the pre-test did not meet expectations for both grade 9 and grade 10. In contrast, the respondents' level of Performance after using cooperative learning is both satisfactory for grade 9 and grade 10. The computed significance value for grade 9 and grade 10 indicates a significant relationship between the respondents' academic Performance in Mathematics and pre-test level of Performance. Also, there was a significant relationship between the respondents' academic performance in Mathematics and post-test level of Performance. Both grade 9 and grade 10 students were found to have a significant difference in performance level on pre-test and post-test after using cooperative learning as intervention.
Improvements/Applications: The study's findings will provide insights into how to improve their classroom teaching practices.
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