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Experimental Result Paper | Mathematics | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 279 - 284 | Philippines
Development of a Board Game as an Innovative Learning Tool to Enhance Students' Skills in Factoring Polynomials
Abstract: This study developed and evaluated a board game as an innovative instructional tool to enhance Grade 8 students' skills in factoring polynomials at San Francisco National High School during the School Year 2025?2026. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental approach, specifically the one-group pretest?posttest design, the study measured students' performance before and after the implementation of the board game. The 25-item test adopted from the Department of Education Mathematics 8 Module 1A served as both the pretest and posttest, focusing on factoring common monomial factor, difference of two squares, and the sum and difference of two cubes. Descriptive statistics and a paired t-test were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that students initially demonstrated low mastery of factoring polynomials, with a pretest mean score of 76%. After the board game intervention, the posttest mean significantly increased to 87%, indicating improved understanding and problem-solving skills. The paired t-test result (t = 12.40, p < 0.05) led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. Observations during implementation also showed increased student participation, collaboration, and confidence while engaging in the board game activities. Based on these findings, the developed board game proved to be an effective, low-cost, and interactive instructional material aligned with the K to 12 Curriculum. It is recommended that teachers integrate similar game-based strategies in teaching algebra to enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Future studies may include a control group, larger sample size, and extended intervention period to further validate the effectiveness of board game?based learning in mathematics.
Keywords: board game, factoring polynomials, Grade 8 mathematics, quasi-experimental design, game-based learning
How to Cite?: Angela M. Buen, "Development of a Board Game as an Innovative Learning Tool to Enhance Students' Skills in Factoring Polynomials", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 279-284, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26331112210, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26331112210