Development of Contextualized Instructional Manipulative for Probability
Frankie A. Fran (a,b*)

a) School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, 1105, Philippines
b) College of Education, Romblon State University, Odiongan, Romblon, 5505, Philippines
*frankie.fran[at]obf.ateneo.edu

Abstract

This study focused on developing and formatively evaluating an instructional material specifically designed to assist mathematics educators in discussing the least mastered competencies as reflected in the baseline data from students and mathematics teachers. It was found that both find Statistics and Probability as the most challenging content area. Moreover, teachers suggested that instructional material be developed to assist them in teaching this field. This served as the basis of the development of Frankards, a manipulative designed to aid teachers in teaching probability concepts. The development research method and Curriculum Development Model were utilized and adopted. Additionally, it was anchored on Experiential Realism and Dual Coding Theory. Frankards was formatively evaluated by mathematics teachers from various schools in the division. Using the Evaluation Rating Sheet for Manipulative prescribed by the Department of Education, the material was formatively evaluated based on Factor A (Contents), Factor B (Other Findings), and Factor C (Additional Requirement for Manipulative), which earned 38.44, 16 and 23.36, respectively. Furthermore, the evaluators rated Frankards with a rating of Very Satisfactory in Factor A= 3.84 and Factor B = 3.84. It was also found that there is no presence of errors based on Factor B. They have suggested some revisions regarding the size and visual appeal. Consequently, the material was revised based on this evaluation. Based on the findings, Frankards has satisfied the given criteria for evaluation. Evaluators have suggested that Frankards can be submitted for copyright and distributed for utilization of the teachers once its effectiveness is tested.

Keywords: Educational Technology- Instructional Material- Mathematics Education- Probability and Statistics

Topic: Mathematics Education