DETERMINANTS OF NUMERACY RATE: BASIS FOR A DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS NEED IN NUMERACY

This study aimed to analyze the determinants of the numeracy rate of Grade 7 students in Cabay National High School to develop supplemental materials needs in Numeracy. The study used a descriptive research design in conducting the study. This study looked into the level of self-concept of the respondents towards numeracy evaluate the learning materials as perceived by the students in terms of the designed booklet and designed video lesson; their perception of the extent of usability of the supplemental materials: and the significant relationship between self-concept and their perception on the extent of usability of the supplemental materials. A standardized 50- item Pretest Numeracy Test from the Division of Quezon was used to identify the least learned competencies to develop the supplemental material. The study used a simple random sample. The survey questionnaire and recorded interviews were used to gather data. These were self-administered and conducted to the respondents of the selected Grade 7 students in Cabay National High School. A structured interview guide was followed by the researcher upon conducting the recorded interviews. The result of the study revealed that the respondents had a high-level self-concept of numeracy. The respondents also strongly agreed with the evaluation of the designed booklet and designed video lessons in terms of the content, instructional design, and technical design. They also strongly agreed that the materials they used supplemented their learning in numeracy. The student's perception of the extent of usability of the supplemental materials and their level of self-concept towards numeracy has a moderately strong positive relationship with all aspects of the materials. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between students' self-concept and their perception of the extent of usability of the supplemental materials.