@article{education20241236,
author={{Casing, Pede I. and Casing, Leah Mae R.},
title={Fostering Students¡¯ Mathematics Achievement through After-School Program in the 21st Century},
journal={American Journal of Educational Research},
volume={12},
number={3},
pages={118--122},
year={2024},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/education/12/3/6},
issn={2327-6150},
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<SUP>st</SUP> 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<SUP>st</SUP> 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<SUP>st</SUP> century.},
doi={10.12691/education-12-3-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}