Development and Validation of Self-Designed E-Learning Module in Adding and Subtracting of Rational Expressions in Mathematics 8
Development and Validation of Self-Designed E-Learning Module in Adding and Subtracting of Rational Expressions in Mathematics 8
having a hard time to understand rational expressions could be a tool for making traditional practice more
as it requires the concepts and principle on prime effective at teaching concepts, skills, and problem
numbers, factoring, and the four fundamental solving.
operations. To overcome the difficulties, teacher
should have interventions like games, collaborative Innovation has impacted nearly every aspect of life
learning, and the use of computers and other electronic today, according to Capuno et al. (2019), and training
devices may function as well for students can easily is no exception. Teachers have more resources in
comprehend rational expressions and its application.In today's classroom to assist students learn mathematical
this study, the students must be finished the four self- ideas, and a mix of conventional and new teaching
designed e-learning modules to fully understand methods can benefit students of all abilities.
adding and subtracting rational expressions and to Technology is critical in mathematics teaching and
achieve the learning objectives. learning because it influences what is taught and
improves students' learning. Mathematics is more than
Research Questions just a subject; it has applications in many aspects of
human life. Its study equips students with fundamental
The purpose of this study was to develop a self – life skills, procedures, and knowledge that will enable
designed e - learning modules to enhance the skills in them to become useful members of society. The proper
adding and subtracting rational expressions of the and coordinated use of innovation has an impact on all
grade 8 students of Bagong Silangan High School. areas of mathematics education, including what is
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following taught, how it is taught and learned, and how it is
questions: assessed.
1. What are the features of the self–designed e– According to Torrefranca (2017), if adequate self-
learning module in adding and subtracting of rational instructional learning materials are offered, students
expression in Mathematics 8? can effectively promote their grasp of Rational
2. What is the feedback of the experts in the self– Expressions and Variations. Particularly in the context
designed e–learning module in adding and subtracting of K-12 Mathematics curricula, where students are
of rational expressions in Mathematics 8 as to: expected to develop critical thinking and problem-
2.1. Content; solving skills as they advance through the academic
2.2. Format; ladder. She claims that the use of modules in
2.3. Presentation and Organization; and classroom education, as well as the instructor who
2.4. Accuracy and up – to Datedness of Information? creates the modules, has ramifications for both theory
3. What is the feedback of the students in the self – and practice.
designed e–learning module in adding and subtracting
of rational expressions in Mathematics 8 as to: According to Genç and Aydemir (2015), online puzzle
3.1. Content; exercises assist students better understand subjects and
3.2. Format; prepare for exams. Furthermore, these exercises
3.3. Presentation and Organization; and benefit students by boosting their knowledge and
3.4. Accuracy and up – to Datedness of Information? retention of learnt terminology both in and out of class,
4. How do the control and experimental groups resulting in beneficial learning experiences. It has been
perform after using the self–designed e–learning suggested that conducting online puzzle exercises in
module in adding and subtracting of rational class as a course-end activity is more successful in
expressions in Mathematics 8? terms of student learning than doing them outside of
5. Is there a significant difference between the post – class.
tests of the control and experimental groups?
Similarly, Conde (2015) stated that education is highly
valued in Filipino culture. For the vast majority of
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Filipinos, education is the sole way for a youngster to
achieve and secure a brighter future. They seek a more
Today's technological integration has resulted in effective education system, therefore when e-Learning
advancements and societal transformations that alter became available in the Philippines, educational
people's thinking, working, and living habits. The officials quickly decided to incorporate it. Students
computer revolution is upon us, according to Etcuban benefit from e-learning in a variety of ways. They have
et al. (2019). In the mathematics classroom, a complete freedom to access content whenever and
computer is a tool that can be used in many ways. It whenever they want, using whatever system they like.
The use of Modules in teaching Math, specifically Experimental and descriptive research designs were
word problem solving, is an effective teaching used in this study. Experimental research is a powerful
research method to establish cause-and-effect
strategy, according to Lim (2016) in his study.
relationship (Borg, W.R., Gall, M.D.1989:639)
Effective in the sense that it allowed the study's
involving two or more variables, the variable that
subjects to absorb mathematical ideas without having
becomes the cause (independent) and the variable that
to cram to keep up with the teacher's pace. The usage becomes the effect. This method is appropriate since
of modules in the teaching of these specific Math the study wanted to find out whether the self –
concepts was extremely beneficial to the students in designed e–learning modules would cause a change in
building their own learning study habits.As expressed the performance of the students in adding and
by Agbirin and Obra (2019), the social media-based subtracting rational expression.
mathematics instructional module is valid and reliable,
and it is acceptable as an instructional material; it The goal of descriptive research is to create a detailed
meets the majority of the pre-delivery appropriateness profile of the people, events, or situations being
criteria of the required learning competencies and studied. Descriptive research involves gathering data
skills of grade seven students in terms of lesson that describe events and then organizes, tabulates,
depicts, and describes the data collection (Glass &
objectives, lesson content, language used, and
Hopkins, 1984).These methods of research were best
evaluation activities.
fitted in the present research undertaking, because the
study was to determine the difference in the students’
Furthermore, With the development of Internet access
performance before and after using the self - designed
and advancements in online technology, teaching
e – learning modules among the Grade 8 students
methodologies have been rethought, resulting in during the second grading period, SY 2020 - 2021 at
potential alternatives to lecture-based instruction Bagong Silangan High School.
(Galway, 2014). The flipped classroom is founded on
cognitive and social theories that encourage Participants of the Study
meaningful learning, which can only occur when
students are actively engaged in learning activities In determining the total sample of the expert
(Long, 2016).Masullo (2017) suggested that respondents, the study employed the cluster sampling
instructional technology leaders should be able to technique. Random sampling is frequently simpler to
collaborate with and identify classroom teachers who execute in schools, such as the public schools in
have the potential to become opinion leaders who can District II, Quezon City. Out of the six (6) schools,
sixty seven percent (67%) or four (4) out of the six (6)
influence change in the school environment as part of
schools are randomly selected, and then all the experts
their informal leadership.
in each school were selected as respondents.
Likewise, Students to who were exposed to self- A total of thirty - two (32) experts from the four
learning modules performed better in the specified randomly selected public schools in District II, Quezon
units of English grammar than those who were City served as the respondents of the study. A total of
exposed to traditional methods of instruction and 110 students from grade 8 section Agility and
retained more of the stated units. Greager and Murray Benevolence from Bagong Silangan High School in
(2014) discovered that the Modules assisted students both control and experimental groups also served as
in learning and gave better opportunities for students the subject respondents.
to interact with the teacher by reducing the amount of
time spent on routine instruction.Lastly, modular Instruments of the Study
teaching, according to Sadia Sadiq (2014), is more
The survey questionnaire used in this research was a
effective in the teaching learning process than
standardized evaluation tool for learning material to
traditional teaching techniques. Because students can
satisfy the feedback of the students and experts in the
study at their own pace with this modular method. It is self – designed e – learning module in adding and
a free self-learning technique in which students are subtracting of rational expressions in Mathematics 8.
motivated and interested by rapid reinforcement and The evaluation tool was composed of a series of
feedback on practice exercises. questions that gathered the perception and assessment
Table 4. Feedback of the Experts as to Accuracy and Table 6. Feedback of the Students as to Format
Up-to-datedness of Information
Table 5. Feedback of the Students as to Content It can be seen from the table that the students
evaluated the learning material with an overall
weighted mean of 3.91 and verbal interpretation of
very satisfactory. The result shows that the format
including the fonts and illustrations of the self-
designed e-learning modules were easily recognizable
by the students.
Table 8. Feedback of the Students as to Accuracy and Table 10. Test of Difference on the Performance of the
Up-to-datedness of Information Control and Experimental Groups
Table 9. Post-Test Mean Percentage Scores of the Based on the findings of the study, the following
Control and Experimental Groups conclusions were drawn: (1) The self–designed e–
learning module in adding and subtracting of rational
expressions in Mathematics 8 featured
introduction, adding and subtracting similar rational
expression, adding, and subtracting dissimilar rational
expression and enrichment. (2) Based on the
When taken as a whole, the control group garnered an assessment of the panel of experts, the content, format,
MPS of 49.44 which is interpreted as Average Mastery presentation, organization, accuracy, and up-to
while the experimental group have an MPS of 65.72 datedness of information of the self– designed e –
which is interpreted as Moving Towards Mastery. The learning modules derived a very satisfactory rating in
experimental group have higher MPS by 16.28 all criteria set. The modules were found out to be
compared to the control group. It is implied that the accurate, well formatted, well presented, organized,
experimental group performed better in all areas accurate and relevant. (3) Based on the students’
compared to the control group as shown in the increase assessment of the self – designed e – learning module
in adding and subtracting of rational expressions in
Mathematics 8, as to the content, format, presentation,
organization, accuracy, and up-to datedness of
information garnered a very satisfactory rating as themselves and learn how to adjust to the teaching
perceived by the students. It is implied that the approaches of the teachers towards learning
modules are comprehensive, understandable, and mathematics for them to have a better academic
suitable to their level. (4) The performance of performance. They may should be adept with the
experimental group after using the self – designed e – proper usage of the different learning modalities to
learning module in adding and subtracting of rational improve learning. Responsible use of internet and
expressions in Mathematics 8 produced an increase in other social media platforms may also be embodied by
the m ean sco r es of the test s in term s of them to avoid abuse and misinformation. (5) That the
comprehension, analyzing and evaluating compared to future researchers would continue to conduct research
control group exposed in traditional approach. The pertaining to the performance and approaches in the
Mean Percentage Scores of the control group is field of Mathematics. The results of research and
Average Mastery (AM) while Moving Towards investigation will cater information and data for the
Mastery (MTM) is recorded in the experimental group school administrators, curriculum planners and
after using the self – designed e – learning module. (5) resource managers and teachers in planning and
The performance of students in the control and developing programs that will be beneficial in the
experimental groups differs significantly on the different learning institutions and its clienteles
implementation of the self-designed e-learning module especially in unprecedented situations.
in adding and subtracting of rational expressions in
Mathematics 8. This implies that the use of self-
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