Learners’ Competence in Statistics: Basis for the Development of Instructional Material for Statistics in Research
Jane G. Añes
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Pavia National High School, Pavia, Iloilo, 5001, Philippines.
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Abstract
This study introduced the Instructional Material for Statistics in Research (IMSIR) to enhance learners' research statistics skills using the ADDIE model. A total of 156 Grade 12 HUMSS learners identified challenging statistical concepts, such as sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, and the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics. IMSIR comprises several components, including a cover page, rationale, activity cards, and assessment tools. Feedback from 30 HUMSS learners and a teacher-implementer showed high satisfaction, with 'excellent' ratings for overall usefulness and 'very good' for design and readability. Suggestions for improvement involved adopting a minimalist design and reducing text on some cards. Experts also rated IMSIR highly across a range of aspects. The positive feedback indicates that IMSIR is effective in enhancing learners' statistics skills, particularly for teachers in Practical Research 2 who face challenges teaching statistics.
Keywords: Instructional materials, statistics, research competencies