DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADE ONE MATHEMATICS

Abstract

This study focused on the development of innovative instructional materials for Grade I Mathematics through
inculcation of patriotism and nationalism.
Specifically, the learners would be helped if such instructional materials that they need to have are very
appropriate and available to them.
The innovative instructional materials were evaluated by the teachers of Akle Elementary School based
on the following criteria: content, format, presentation and organization and accuracy and up-to-
datedness of information.
The descriptive-normative method of research was employed in this study and was utilized. The
researcher made and validated questionnaire as the main instrument for gathering data. Mean and
standard deviation were computed in determining the validity of the instructional materials.
The respondents of the study were the fourteen (14) teachers who are members of the quality assurance
team of Akle Elementary School.
Results showed that the teachers-evaluators believed that the content, format, presentation and
organization and accuracy and up-to-datedness of information of the development of innovative
instructional materials for Grade I Mathematics through inculcation of patriotism and nationalism are
acceptable.

Based on the findings of the study, the topics and the development of innovative instructional materials
for Grade I Mathematics through inculcation of patriotism and nationalism shown are based on the K -
12 curriculum guide in DepEd in Grade I Mathematics and available resources like mathematics books,
internet, references and recommendation of teaching mathematics.
In addition, the researcher came up with the following recommendations: first is the development of
innovative instructional materials that must be related to the lesson so that learners’ attention is caught
in the beginning and till the last minute of the discussion. They showed interest and participated in the
class; second, the instructional materials must have meaningful connection to the prior knowledge.
There must be a linkage between motivation and the lesson proper. Later in the discussion, learners can
sieve the right answer that leads to essential understanding; third, the instructional materials must be
varied and appropriate to the lesson that would be discussed on that day; fourth, provide more
references that can help improve the materials. Always look for reference that gives the trend in
teaching Mathematics; and fifth, the instructional materials must be more attractive. Most learners are
visual. They understand better if there are more visual aids that are colorful and attractive.