Effectiveness of the Digital Home-Based Learning Packet in Enhancing Grade 3 Learners’ Division Skills in Mathematics

Abstract

Difficulties in learning division remain a common challenge among Grade 3 learners, particularly in home-based learning settings where guided instruction is limited. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a Digital Home-Based Learning Packet designed to improve learners’ division skills. Specifically, it sought to determine: (1) the features of the developed packet in terms of content alignment with the DepEd MATATAG Curriculum, story-based integration and activities, and interactive instructional components; (2) the experts’ evaluation of the packet in terms of content quality, instructional quality, technical quality, and other findings; (3) the level of performance of Grade 3 learners in their pretest and posttest results; and (4) whether there was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest result.

A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, involving Grade 3 learners and expert evaluators. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Shapiro-Wilk test. Findings from the study revealed that the developed packet obtained outstanding ratings across all evaluation criteria, with minimal identified errors. Learners’ posttest performance improved compared to their pretest results, with a significant difference observed. These imply that the developed material is effective in enhancing division skills of Grade 3 learners. This present study thereby recommends its use in home-based and classroom learning settings.