Effectiveness of Ilocano Worksheets in Teaching Mathematics III of Malama Integrated School

Abstract

One of the goals in learning is that pupils can understand the concepts of learning material being delivered. The teacher must be able to prepare teaching materials appropriately so that the learning process can improve pupils’ creative thinking. One of them is by providing student worksheets. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Ilocano worksheets in teaching Mathematics among the Grade III pupils of Malama Integrated School in Conner, Apayao. Experimental research approach using pretest and posttest in two-group design, mean, T-test and thematic analysis were used to gather data. Based on the findings, the use of Ilocano worksheets as localized instructional materials significantly improves the academic performance of Grade 3 learners in Mathematics. While English worksheets yielded only marginal gains, the Ilocano worksheets enabled learners to better grasp mathematical concepts by leveraging their mother tongue. This confirms the effectiveness of mother tongue-based instruction in enhancing understanding, retention, and academic achievement in a multilingual learning environment. It is recommended that schools may consider integrating localized instructional materials, like Ilocano worksheets, in various subjects to enhance student comprehension and retention, especially in mathematics where understanding the language is crucial for grasping concepts.