Project CALM (Count And Learn Mathematics): Effects of Computer-Aided Instruction on Basic Counting Skills of Non- Graded Learners with Special Education Needs (LSENs)

This study aimed to determine the effect of Project CALM (Count And Learn Mathematics) in using computer-aided instruction in improving the basic counting skills of 15 non-graded Learners with Special Education Needs (LSENs) in Guronasyon Foundation Incorporated National High School during the school year 2022–2023 who are selected through purposive sampling. Parameters were based on pretest and posttest. The researchers used the experimental descriptive design thus, applying different statistical treatment such as mean, standard deviation and dependent t- test.

Findings depicted that the overall mean results for pretest and posttest for the basic counting skills are 3.17 and 8.10 with Fairy Satisfactory and Very Satisfactory verbal interpretations. In addition, the dependent t-test results revealed that the level of performance in basic counting skills of respondents after the exposure to Project CALM thru utilization of computer- aided instruction differ significantly since the p-value is less than 0.05. With such results, the null hypothesis is rejected with verbal interpretation of significant.

To conclude, data proved that there is an improvement in the basic counting skills of LSENs as shown on their performance before and after the exposure to Project CALM (Count And Learn Mathematics) based on the data gathered. With the diligence of using computer-aided instruction under this project, it is claimed that the strategy is effective considering the higher mean score of posttest than the pretest.

Summing up, LSENs were able to enhance and broaden their basic counting skills as result to the strategies offered by the teachers and teacher-volunteers using computer-aided instruction. This could possibly be the result of tailor-made and engaging activities provided among LSENs throughout the course of this project. However, continuous effort and discovery of new and relevant learning strategies and techniques should be done to ensure further enhancement of LSENs skills in basic counting.