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.
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