Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

The covid 19 pandemic is spread quickly throughout the world, affecting economic stability,

global health, and education. To stop the virus's spread and lower infection rates, the CHED and

DepEd have suspended face-to-face classes. One of the affected is the education, which has led

to the cancellation of in-person classes to stop the virus from spreading.

Covid 19 pandemic has a huge impact on the student learning, During the pandemic it begins

the modular learning or the new normal class. In the modular learning the modules are made

by the teacher with different task, activities, assignments, brief discussion of the lesson. The

CHED education in distance learning programs which students and instructors are separated by

space and time to maintain academic continuity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mathemathics is one of the most difficult subjects to learn. Adding the fact that traditional face-

to-face was altered to modular learning, approaching Mathematics would become more

difficult. In this new normal education, independent learning might improve the difficulties in

studying Mathematics, trought various applications that could be freely installed, learning was

possible at any convenient place and time. The common existence of smartphones or tablets

nowadays could provide aid for better education.

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Multimedia technology in learning is familiar, especially in a country that uses various

multimedia for various learning activities daily; however, for a country like Indonesia, where the

application of technology has not yet become a solution that dominates the day-to-day learning

system. Such studies have proven that multimedia has helped students in mathematics

learning, whereas technological innovation has successfully helped students do assignments

and introduce impossible material without technology(Rochman & Pertiwi, 2020). Digital

technology as learning is also an essential part of everyday life, including complex learning such

as Mathematics(Alabdulaziz, 2021). However, learning technology can help students

understand and apply technological means in solving difficulties such as their tasks. The facts

prove that the application can not be used correctly if it is not supported by sufficient

technology and skills to use digital applications to solve educational problems students face in

solving maths problem-solving tasks. These problems should not be logically only faced by

students, but teachers, especially parents of students, face the same problems where they

cannot necessarily use the digital application infrastructure to solve learning problems such as

mathematics(Kaput, 2004).

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The 21st century was the rise of technology. Rapid changes were made as technology vastly

integrated into society. Access to necessary information could be achieved quicker and easier

due to the burgeoning development of technology. Benefits provided by technology could

make the path for the independence of learning. The method of independent learning takes

learners to discover their capabilities in their ways. They could have control over their learning

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stage and process. As learners had individual styles to cultivate their skills and knowledge, a

chance to explore would lead to the discovery of learning styles individually befitting to them.

Integration of technology to support learning in the new normal education is necessary.

Therefore, teachers should master the technological tools selected for teaching. They should be

able to select the most appropriate technological tools available and accessible for everyone. A

good educator has the adaptability and flexibility to resolve the educational crisis ahead, wisely

using the resources and materials that can be afforded to ameliorate teaching and learning.

Objectives of the Study

1. Determine the different mathematical software application that Junior students use in

Answering Mathematics Problem During modular learning

2. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of using mathematical software

application

3. Determine if the mathematical software application is useful in solving different

problems or equation in mathematics

4. Determine the students experiences in using various mathematical software

application in solving mathematical problem

5. Determine the Mathematics Performance of the students

Significance of the Study

The purpose of this study is to determine the academic performances of the students in

mathematics, determine if there is an effect of modular learning to the srudent's in studying

mathematics, determine the factors that affects student's performances in learning

mathematics in Biri National High Scool in Biri Northern Samar. This study will be benifits the

following

Student. This is beneficial to the student for them to enhance their performance in math and

learn more effectively in studying mathematics.

Teacher. This study will help the teacher to design and create effective strategies that will be

done for the positive enhancement with the performance of the students.

Parents. This is beneficial for them to have an evaluation to the performances of their children

in mathematics and encourage their children to develope effective study habits through the

information that would be provided in the study.

Future Researcher. The findings of this study will prove them added information and will help

them in conducting similar studies to validate the result for the purpose of making the research

more conclusive.

Scope and Limitation

This study focuses on finding out the experiences of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Major

in Mathematics Junior Students on Using Various Mathematical Software Application during

Modular Distance Learning. The data collection will be conducted to Bachelor of Secondary

Education Major in Mathematics Junior Students.

This study will also focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using mathematical software

and what mathematical application would be the best to use in solving a mathematical

problem, this study will also focus on the academic performances of the students on

mathematics subject. Each of the student's will be given the same questionnaires to be

answered. The main source of the data will be the questionnaires which is prepared by the

researchers.

Theoretical Framework

This study is related to Anchored Instruction Theory. Anchored instruction is a major paradigm

for technology-based learning that has been developed by the Cognition & Technology Group

at Vanderbilt (CTGV) under the leadership of John Bransford. While many people have

contributed to the theory and research of anchored instruction, Bransford is the principal

spokesperson and hence the theory is attributed to him. The initial focus of the theory was on

the development of interactive videodisc tools that encouraged students and teachers to pose

and solve complex, realistic problems. The video materials serve as “anchors” (macro-contexts)

for all subsequent learning and instruction. The use of interactive videodisc technology makes it

possible for students to easily explore the content. In relation to this study, the student's uses

different mathematical software application in answering mathematical problems and

activities. The use of these various mathematical software application makes it possible for the

students to easily explore the mathematical content.

Another theory is Constructivism Theory. Constructivism is the theory that says learners

construct knowledge rather than just passively take in information. As people experience the

world and reflect upon those experiences, they build their own representations and

incorporate new information into their pre-existing knowledge (schemas). This theory asserts

that learning occurs through an active process of constructing meaning based on one's

experiences and interactions with the environment. In the context of this study, mathematical

software applications provide opportunities for students to construct their understanding of

mathematical concepts and procedures through hands-on activities and simulations.

This study is also related to Technology Acceptance Model. The technology acceptance model

(Davis, 1989) or TAM is an information systems theory that models how users come to accept

and use a technology. The actual system use is the end-point where people use the technology.

Behavioral intention is a factor that leads people to use the technology. This model posits that

the perceived usefulness and ease of use of a technological tool influence its adoption and

continued usage. In relation to this study, students' perceived usefulness and ease of use of

various mathematical software applications will be investigated to determine their impact on

the students' learning experiences.

Another theory is the Multiple Intelligence Theory. Multiple intelligences refers to a theory

describing the different ways students learn and acquire information. These multiple

intelligences range from the use of words, numbers, pictures and music, to the importance of

social interactions, introspection, physical movement and being in tune with nature. This theory

suggests that individuals have different ways of processing information and learning. In the
context of this study, the various mathematical software applications will be evaluated based

on how well they cater to different intelligences and learning styles.

Conceptual Framework

To conduct the proposed study, the researcher identified two variables one independent and

one dependent variables. The independent variables is the student who use mathematical

software application. The dependent variable is the Academic performance of the student's in

studying mathematics using mathematical software application. In this study, the researcher

tried to find out the different mathematical software application that the student uses in

studying math, tried to find out the advantages and disadvantages of using mathematical

software application, tried to find out if the mathematical software application is useful in

solving different equation and mathematical problem, tried to find out the academic

performance of the student during modular distance learning, the researcher tried also to find

out the student perception in various mathematical software application.

The researcher assumed that the various mathematical software application help student's on

answering mathematical problems and activities, and also various mathematical software

application help student's on their academic performance in Mathematics.

Definition of Terms

Academic Performance. Conceptually, Academic Performance is the knowledge gained which

assessed by marks by teacher and/or educational goals set by students and teacher to be
achieved over specific period of time (Anthony Abaido, 2018). Operationally, this refers to the

Grade of the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics Students in major subject.

Mathematics. Conceptually, mathematics defined as an area of knowledge which includes the

study of such topics as numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and spaces (webster,

1913). Operationally, this refers to a course/subject taken by Bachelor of secondary education

major in mathematics students in UEP

Technology. Conceptually, refers to the application of scientific knowledge for can practical also

be purposes especially in industry. It can also be the internet data, or advancements in the

world of engineering. Operationally, this refers to the various devices, such as laptops, phones,

and tablets. (English Dictionary)

Perception. Conceptually, perception defined as the organization, identification and

interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the presented

information or environment (Schacter, 2011)