Effect of Material on Mathematics Achievement in Algebra

Abstract

This is experimental research 'Effect of Material on Mathematics Achievement in Algebra'. The objective of this study is to compare the mathematical achievement of grade VIII students taught with using algebraic tile and without using algebraic tile and how it was affected to teach algebra by using algebraic tile. A pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group experimental design was adopted for the purpose of the study. In order to fulfill the objectives of the study, researcher selected the student of grade VIII studying in Shree Katyayani Secondary School as an experimental group and Shree Kalika Secondary School Achhama control group. The experimental and control group of students were taught algebra by researcher himself through algebraic tile and without using algebraic tile respectively for 3 weeks. After completion of the experiment, achievement tests on the chapter (consisting very short, short and long question) was administered to both groups and mean score was calculated from the sample of 15 students in experimental and control groups. The difference in mean achievement scores was tested using t-test for determining statistical difference between them. A part from qualitative outcomes the researcher observed the students regularity, interaction, co-operation and readiness for learning. In conclusion, the researcher found that the main achievement scores of students taught by using algebraic tile becomes higher than the mean achievement scores of students taught without using algebraic tile of teaching mathematics. In qualitative aspects, while using algebraic tile of algebra students felt algebra learning easy which, increased their confidence and level of understanding regarding mathematical learning.