Enhancing the Level of Understanding in Finding the Surface Area of a Sphere Through Interactive Learning Materials

Abstract

This action research aimed to enhance the understanding of Grade 6 pupils in solving the surface area of a sphere through the use of interactive learning materials. A quantitative approach was used involving 32 learners who underwent a pretest-posttest procedure. The intervention consisted of activities using SWF files, concrete objects, PowerPoint presentations, and SMI (Solve-Measure-Identify) tasks. Findings showed a significant improvement in pupils’ performance after the intervention, with a shift from “fair” to “outstanding” in their level of understanding. A t-test result confirmed a statistically significant difference (t = 24.17, p < 0.05). These results support the use of interactive learning materials as an effective strategy for teaching complex mathematical concepts like surface area.