Name: Viel Betonio, Alzel Laica Calimas, Charlou Añover, Marianne Eve Arayan, Rubilyn

Gerogalin.

Proposed Title: The Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning (Quizizz) in Improving the

Learning Performance on Basic Operations on Integers

I. Context and Rationale (Study Background)

As the COVID-19 came it took a lot of changes in education system, it has been

shown that there is a learning gap between Mathematics and students' performance and learning

for the past two years of absences on face-to-face classes (De Villa & Manalo, 2020). Math is

a necessary component for the growth of reasoning and critical thinking skills, which are vital

for daily living, one part of mathematics that is fundamental to other mathematical concepts is

integers that must be mastered by students from elementary to high school (Sahat, 2019;

Makonye & Mashaka, 2016). Furthermore, it shows that during their first few years of

elementary days many students start to have unfavorable attitudes toward mathematics (Leroy

& Bressoux, 2016). By the time these students reach the junior high school days many of them

inherently struggle at math, simply because they have negativity perceptions towards

mathematics and lack of understanding of concepts that leads to misconceptions that result

error in applying mathematical rules and generalizations (D Permata et al., 2019; White &

McCoy, 2019).

According to Leroy and Bressoux (2016), when learners struggle with math, these

attitudes can be toxic to a productive environment and foster a lack of motivation and drive.

Additionally, having preconceived notions might make it difficult for students to comprehend

new material and limit their ability to successfully solve mathematical problems involving

integer operations (Lucariello et al., 2014).

On the other hand, Wiyono K. & Zakiyah S. (2019) assert that the 21st century is

characterized by education during the Industrial Revolution. 4.0 is a means to supplement the
phenomenon of digital integration in daily life, where humans and technology interact to solve

problems and discover new innovative theories. Therefore, in accordance with the era of

industrial revolution 4.0 Game-based learning has been widely used by teachers in teaching

different subjects (D Dewantara et al., 2020). It combines gaming elements with educational

material. According to studies, game-based learning increases student engagement,

participation, self-assurance, critical thinking, and performance (Bayeck, et al., 2020). Game-

based learning can advance learning and help teachers design classrooms for the twenty-first

century. The use of technology and video games such as Quizizz application as teaching aids

is known as game-based learning an instructional method that incorporates educational content

or incorporating educational concepts into computer or video games with the intention of

engaging players (Coffey, 2017, para. 1). It proves that this studies already conducted have

shown that using technology and video or playing games increases students' understanding of

and engagement with mathematical ideas (Umboh et al., 2021).

Finally, as the DepED implement face-to-face classes, the pre-service teacher has

been entrusted with working with grade 8 students as a researcher as well. It has been observed

over the past two months that one of the learning abilities, namely the application of

fundamental foundations of operations on integers when solving mathematical problems, has

not been met by the students. In this instance, Quizizz will be used by the study's researchers

as a game-based learning tool to help them find ways for students to master the aforementioned

competency.
II. Action Research Questions

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Quizizz as a game-based learning

in improving the grade 8 students’ learning performance on basic operations on integers.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the level of Grade 8 students’ performance in solving mathematical problems

involving basic operations on integers during pre-test?

2. What is the effect of Quizizz application tool in performance of Grade 8 students in Basic

Operation on Integers during post-test?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the pre-test and post-test with regards to the

performance of grade 8 students?

III. Proposal Innovation, Intervention Strategy (Describe innovation / intervention

/strategy)
The researchers are making interventions that could help the mastery skills of the students and

able to remember the basic operations on integers. In addition, researchers are innovative in

thinking new methods that could help to lessen the learning gap of the students. Finally, the

researchers are creating strategy that could help the students to improve their conceptual

understanding and performance. Thus, researchers are encouraging students to download an

application that could help the students to realize that basic operations on integers is not that

difficult.

Below are the researchers processes to be followed in an intervention, innovation and strategy

plan:
FIRST PROCESS

The first process will focus mostly on the pre-test by evaluating each student's

knowledge and skill in the subject specifically in mathematics, determining the students who

have the least mastery of integer operations and will be the target participants of this action

research.

This pre-test involves:

▪ Multiple choices

▪ Fill in the blank

▪ True or false

Upon knowing the exact participants of the study an intervention tutorial shall be follow:

The tutorial consists of concepts of operation of integers, the (4) four fundamental operations

of mathematics and factoring polynomials.

Materials:

▪ Flash Cards

▪ Visual aids

▪ Video-assisted instruction

Activity: Quizizz

Quizizz, a game-based learning tool, will benefit the eighth-grade mathematics

class. Its primary goal is to encourage students to adopt a more positive attitude toward math.

Quizizz's self-paced nature allows students to improve their mental acuity without feeling

rushed. Additionally, when it comes to games, the learners actively participate and are quite

engaged.
SECOND PROCESS

Second phase of tutorial mainly focus on improving the conceptual understanding

of the students to operation of integers.

Activity: Quizizz Application

The main function of this application Quizizz is a game that students can play in

class or at home at their own pace. Every learner competes to improve, and retakes are

encouraged while students play Quizizz, which handles the grading instantly and shows what

each student has mastered and allows them to know where they can improve and share their

progress. Also, it is a brain training program designed to improve attention, memory, speaking

skills, processing speed, math skills, and more. Furthermore, this application will assist

students in productively exercising their math skills, particularly on integers, by providing a

variety of math quizzes comprised of various types of math problems that will improve the

student's level of mastery and understanding. Furthermore, this application will boost students'

motivation, improve their ability to recall information, assist them in getting better grades, and

reduce their stress about mathematics.

Post-test

The results of the post-test demonstrate whether a student has acquired the knowledge

needed to pass the course. Additionally, they demonstrate how much each student's knowledge

increased and how much growth occurred throughout the course.

IV. Action Research Methods (Describe action research methods)

A. Participants / Other sources of Data

The participants who were involved in this study were the 30% randomly selected

Grade 8 students of Ampayon National High School Academic Year 2022-2023. The sampling

design used in surveying the selected students is probability sampling technique which is the

stratified random sampling.

B. Data Gathering Methods / procedures

For the formality and legality, the researchers will ask permission through a letter

of request from the Principal of Ampayon National High School to float the questionnaires in

the pre-Test and Post-Test questionnaires to the participants, the selected Grade 8 students.

After its approval, the researchers were personally distributing the questionnaires to the

selected respondents. A brief orientation will administer for the participants to fully understand

further about the questionnaires

To gather the data this will be done during regular class hours. The grade 8

participants will be given a pre-test, for their level of understanding and knowledge with

regards to basic operations on integers. These consist of three (3) type of tests namely, a)

multiple choice test, and b) Fill in the blank, c) True or False. The researchers will then conduct

intervention in a form of tutorial, this consist of three (3) types namely; a) Flash Cards b) Visual

Aids c) Video-Assisted Instruction. Finally, the researchers will then conduct activity that the

participants will encourage to use the QUIZIZZ application as a game-based learning tool for

assessing their knowledge in basic operations on integers. The researchers will then conduct a

post-test to the participants to determine the effectiveness of game-based learning (QUIZIZZ)

in improving the performance of grade 8 in basic operations on integers. Hence, the researchers
collected the questionnaires from the participants and their responses were tabulated and

analyzed using appropriate statistical tools.

C. Data analysis Plan

The researchers used thematic analysis to determine the students' level of

performance in solving mathematical problems involving basic operations on integers, and the

effects of Quick Brain application in the students' learning performance.

V. Action Research Work Plan (Summarize Action Research Work Plan)

Activities Objectives Time Person Place Verifiable Budget/

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VI. Cost Estimate (Possible expenses)

Particulars Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Cost

Bondpapers (A4 Ream 1 215.00 215.00
size)
Printer Ink Bottles 2 370.00 740.00
(Black)
Mobile Load Days 10 110.00/week 220.00
Manila Paper Piece 6 5.00 30.00
Cardboard Piece 10 12.00 120.00
Staple Wire Box 1 60.00 60.00
Travel Expenses Days 20 100.00 2,000.00
Students Pack 25 50.00 1,250.00
Reward

Total Expenses PHP 4,635.

VII. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization (Describe how the results will be shared)
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