Development and Evaluation of “Acadi Math Made Easy” Board Gamefor Triangles and Quadrilaterals in Grade 4 Mathematics

Linux A.  Abaya; Angel Klarisse N. Go; Rodilyn Junne A. Tia; Erickson F. Del Mundo; Guiller Jobert H.  Suarez

doi:10.52751/NEHZ5293

Authors

Linux A. Abaya Senior High School Department, Caloocan City Science High School Author
Angel Klarisse N. Go Senior High School Department, Caloocan City Science High School Author
Rodilyn Junne A. Tia Senior High School Department, Caloocan City Science High School Author
Erickson F. Del Mundo Senior High School Department, Caloocan City Science High School Author
Guiller Jobert H. Suarez Senior High School Department, Caloocan City Science High School Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52751/NEHZ5293

Keywords:

manipulative instructional materials, quadrelaterals, routine and non-routine

Abstract

The low scores of the National Achievement Test and the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study in 2019 proved a setback for the Philippines' mathematics education. Researchers developed a board game to aid fourth graders in improving problem-solving abilities involving the perimeter of quadrilaterals and triangles. The study utilized a developmental research design. Mathematics experts implemented a rating sheet the Department of Education provided to evaluate the game using three categories (Content, Other Findings and Additional Requirements for Manipulative) with passing scores of 30, 16, and 18. The means from scores specified by the four raters were 36.75, 14, and 22. While these results clarified there is insufficient points to meet one criterion, the project remains implementable with indicated adjustments. Furthermore, a gap exists in studying the interactive game’s effectiveness in teaching mathematics due to limited onsite sessions. The researchers suggest future studies address this gap. In conclusion, the Acadi board game is a potential instructional material for Grade 4 mathematics, enhancing problem-solving skills.