Utilization of printed modular distance learning by rural public junior high school students during Covid 19 Pandemic: Physical features, quality, and prior knowledge in mathematics
List of Authors
  • Agcelin O. Nolasco

Keyword
  • printed modular distance learning, COVID-19 pandemic, physical features, quality, prior knowledge

Abstract
  • This study assessed the physical features, quality of the printed modules and prior knowledge in mathematics of public junior high school students in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was done at the Division of Butuan City particularly in South Butuan District II, composed of three secondary schools; Bagong Silang National High School, Florida National High School and Tungao National High School. The study used the descriptive-comparative research design. The researcher-made survey questionnaire was administered to 607 junior high school students through purposive sampling. The data used average mean, Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test. It was revealed that the extent of the physical features, quality of the printed modules, and prior knowledge in mathematics was interpreted as high which implies that regardless of the school location, students received the same features and quality of the printed modules in times of the pure modular distance learning. It is also revealed that there is a significant difference among the variables in terms of the school. However, there is no significant difference among gender and distance from school in relation to the dependent variables. The study’s practical implications were also discussed, and recommendations for educators, administrators and researchers were given.

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