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Effectiveness of the Use of Conic Board in Teaching Mathematics

Rachelle L. Benito | Sherry Belmoro

Discipline: Teacher Training

 

Abstract:

Using two groups pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design and a follow up of correlational method, this paper focused on the effectiveness of using a math manipulative named as the conic board in teaching circle and ellipse. Validated researcher-made assessment and a survey questionnaire on the level of acceptability of conic board were the major instruments used in this study. Findings revealed that the level of performance of the controlled group and experimental in the pre-test and post-test in circle increased from the beginning to approaching proficiency. At the same time, a higher increase in students’ performance in the experimental group in teaching concepts in ellipse was noted from beginning to proficient. The use of 2x2 Mixed-Model ANOVA revealed significant differences in the performance of the controlled and experimental groups in the pre-test and post-test. The increase in scores of the experimental group in the post-test in ellipse can be attributed to the use of the conic board. Further, the conic board was highly acceptable along with objective learning, motivation and engagement, applicability and operation, and higher-order thinking. The use of regression analysis also revealed that the level of acceptability of the conic board significantly influenced the students’ level of performance. Hence, this study showed that the use of conic board in the acquisition of concepts taught for circles and ellipse had been found to provide students with a new approach to learning and engaging in the content area.