Effectiveness of Utilizing Graphic Organizers in Improving Conceptual Understanding towards Operations of Fractions among Teachers

Abstract

Fraction is the most abundant and most complicated topics in mathematics and also prerequisite to successful operations in major mathematical processes. The goal of the study is to look into the effectiveness of utilizing graphic organizers in improving the conceptual understanding towards operations of fractions and its relationship with attitude towards graphic organizers. The study implemented quasi-experimental design particularly Solomon Four-Group design. A total of one hundred sixteen subjects (N = 116) from the College of Teacher Education, Tarlac State University, Philippines used in the study. The study sought to find out whether there was a difference in post instructional conceptual understanding when learners undergone to graphic organizers. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that when learners are exposed to graphic organizers, their scores and level of conceptual understanding are improved (F = 13.477, p < 0.01). Graphic organizers is more effective in solving problems towards operations of fractions than using the traditional method. The study established that graphic organizers is an effective approach in improving the conceptual understanding and thus mathematics teachers ought to integrate in their teaching. A Pearson r correlation showed that the relationship between attitude and conceptual understanding is not significant for the first treatment, and significant for the second treatment.