College Algebra Instruction with Code-Switching Application: Singapore and Hongkong Practices
Keywords:
Code-switching application, college algebra instruction, mathematics education, quasi-experimentAbstract
This study investigated code-switching application in College Algebra instruction in Jose Rizal Memorial State University– Main Campus during the 1st Semester of School Year 2010 – 2011. quasi-experimental set-up using nonequivalent group, pretestposttest design 10 was used in this study. A total of 79 students: 41 composed the experimental group while 38 composed control group were utilized. A 50-item teachermade test with 0.871 computed KR 21 value was used. The data collected were analyzed using mean, z-test and t-test. The control group shows slight improvement as compared
to the experimental group which performs significantly. Recommendations are offered in light with the results of the study.
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