Volume : 9, Issue : 12, DEC 2023

THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES (IKSPS) AS INTEGRATED IN GRADE 7 MATHEMATICS (STATISTICS): A PILOT STUDY

REMOND AGUIPO DUASO, MAED

Abstract

Responding to the growing needs of Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) in Mathematics has been a perennial challenge to the DepEd especially in consideration of the IPEd schools.

This study which determined the effectiveness of IKSP as integrated in Math 7 (Statistics) in IPEd schools, Lanuza District involved forty-three (43) IP Grade 7 learners and one (1) Mathematics teacher. Using the quantitative – correlational design, the study yielded the following results: the extent of effectiveness integrating IKSP on the Mathematics performance was to greater extent; students’ academic performance was described highly proficient; there is significant relationship between IKSP integration and students’ academic performance; and teachers greatly need basic training and seminars in crafting lesson guides in IKSPs integration.

Based on the results obtained, the district of Lanuza may consider facilitating and initiating regular monitoring and evaluation and provide support in pursuing developmental plans for IKSP integration, and that the proposed intervention program must be implemented to sustain the very goals of this educational program for Indigenous Peoples in Lanuza District.

The school-parent-community and the governing body of education must strengthen their cooperation in the attainment of the goals in implementing Indigenous People’s Education and IKSP integration.

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