International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study development and validation of problem-solving activities utilizing foreign mathematics technique using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Instructional Model and was subjected to evaluation by 16 Mathematics teachers and 6 experts from across PHINMA-Araullo University Campus namely: PHINMA-Araullo San Jose campus, PHINMA-Araullo South Campus, and PHINMA-Araullo Main Campus. The scope of the supplementary learning material was based on PHINMA Education Network Syllabi used in the development of previous and existing modules. The modules consist of the following parts: Learning Objectives, Connect, Coach, Activities, Check, and Conclude. Teachers and expert respondents described the supplementary learning material to have objective that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bounded. Additionally, the developed problem-solving activities described by teacher and expert respondent to have objectives that are aligned with the course syllabus. In terms of format, the developed problem-solving activities were described to contain comprehension aids that are gender-free and contain comprehension aids like pictures, table, and the like that help contribute to better understanding of the topic. Lastly, as to evaluation, the teacher and expert respondents described the material as being very satisfactory in providing self-pacing activities and containing evaluation that are parallel to the learning objectives. Both teacher and expert respondents have suggested that the developed supplementary learning material could provide more problem-solving activities to check students’ capabilities in solving problems using the mathematics technique integrated on the lesson. The expert respondents also suggested to integrate technology like Mathematics software in problem-solving. As conclusion, the development and validation of problem-solving activities in Mathematics in the Modern World is made possible using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation Instructional Model. The teacher and expert respondents’ evaluation of the supplementary learning material is very commendable with overall verbal description of “Very Satisfactory” in areas like objectives, content, format, and evaluation. Furthermore, the suggestions from teacher and expert respondents focused on adding more problem-solving activities using the integrated technique and integrating technology in problem-solving. As to recommendations, it was recommended that teachers handling Mathematics in the Modern World should be encouraged to develop supplementary learning activities using other instructional model and other authentic assessment. Also, some of the minor suggestions provided by the teachers and expert respondents from this study should be considered.

Key Words:  Problem-solving activities, Foreign Mathematics Technique, Supplementary Materials, Mathematics in Modern World