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ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES

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 Volume 11, Issue 12 (December 2024), Pages: 215-224

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 Original Research Paper

Enhancing statistical literacy: Developing and implementing Android-based performance tasks in mathematics

 Author(s): 

 Analyn M. Gamit *

 Affiliation(s):

 Graduate School, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Philippines

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 * Corresponding Author. 

  Corresponding author's ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4266-0851

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 https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2024.12.024

 Abstract

This study addressed knowledge gaps in Statistics and Probability among college students at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology by designing, developing, and evaluating an Android-Based Performance Tasks (APT) application. Using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional design model, the researchers identified the least understood statistical topics and created eight performance tasks covering areas such as hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. The application was reviewed by mathematics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts for content accuracy and functionality before being implemented with selected students over eight weeks. Qualitative interviews showed that the APTs positively influenced student engagement, teamwork, and the practical application of statistical concepts. While some students initially struggled with solving tasks and navigating the app, they found it engaging, user-friendly, and effective for practical learning. The findings highlight the importance of integrating technology into teaching to support deeper understanding and improve mathematical literacy. The APT application serves as a useful tool to boost student motivation and performance in Statistics and Probability.

 © 2024 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Statistics education, Performance tasks, Android application, Student engagement, Mathematical literacy

 Article history

 Received 20 August 2024, Received in revised form 5 November 2024, Accepted 27 November 2024

 Acknowledgment

Heartfelt thanks go to the faculty and staff of the College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, for their invaluable cooperation throughout the study. Deep appreciation is extended to the participants who generously shared their time and insights, ensuring the research's success. Special gratitude is also given to the academic advisors and ethics committee for their support and guidance, which helped maintain the integrity of this research.

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

The research adhered to the highest ethical standards, guided by the academic advisors and the ethics committee of the College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology. The participation of students and faculty was entirely voluntary, and all data was collected, stored, and analyzed with strict attention to confidentiality. Participants were fully informed of the study’s objectives and were free to withdraw at any stage without academic repercussions.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Gamit AM (2024). Enhancing statistical literacy: Developing and implementing Android-based performance tasks in mathematics. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 11(12): 215-224

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