Fostering Students’ Mathematics Achievement through After-School Program in the 21st Century

Pede I. Casing^1, and Leah Mae R. Casing²

¹Chaparral Middle School

²Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA

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Pede I. Casing and Leah Mae R. Casing. Fostering Students’ Mathematics Achievement through After-School Program in the 21st Century. American Journal of Educational Research. 2024; 12(3):118-122. doi: 10.12691/education-12-3-6

Abstract

In the 21st century, the demand for proficiency in mathematics has escalated, as it underpins critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation in various fields. Recognizing the significance of mathematics education, after-school programs have emerged as potent supplementary platforms to enhance students' mathematical skills and achievement. This study aimed to determine the impact of the after-school program on fostering mathematics in the 21^st century. The study was conducted at Chaparral Middle School of Alamogordo Public Schools District in New Mexico, USA to middle school students enrolled for the school year 2023-2024. The research method is experimental. The after-school program students were exposed to the mathematics resources in the 21^st century such as Khan Academy, ALEKS, Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies, Illustrative Math, and the like. Evidence-based resources were used to foster students' mathematics achievement. A standardized test that measures mathematics achievement was the main instrument used in the study. The mean, standard deviation, and t-test were used to analyze the data collected. The analysis with a t-value of 7.889 and probability value of 0.000 revealed that students exposed to the after-school program performed significantly in terms of mathematics achievement. Researchers recommend that teachers may use the after-school program to foster mathematics achievement. Teachers might also incorporate activities into their Mathematics teaching that demand students to engage resource materials to foster students' mathematics potential in the 21^st century.

Keywords:
achievement after-school program mathematics 21^st century

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