Mnemonic Process in Teaching Physics and the Problem-Solving Skills of Grade 9 Students
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2025, Vol 34, Issue 6
Abstract
Physics word problems can be quite difficult for students because of its complexity and requirement for advanced analytical abilities. Educators need to adapt and innovate a variety of teaching strategies and alternative tools to reduce student challenges and effectively deliver lessons. This study aimed to know the effectiveness of the mnemonic process in teaching physics word problem-solving. The study used Quasi-experimental pretest-post control group design. A control group have 37 total of respondents who had used conventional teaching, and an experimental group with 37 total respondents used a mnemonic process. There are 74 total of respondents overall. The result of both groups on the pretest were “Did not meet Expectation”, indicating low performance on word problem-solving skills in the pretest. After the treatment was done, both groups improved at the post-test, but the experimental group had improved significantly higher than the control group with the result of “Very Satisfactory”. These results showed that using a mnemonic process helps students increase their knowledge, comprehension, and application in solving Physics word problems. The research provided a number of recommendations, Educators should explore incorporating mnemonic techniques into their pedagogical practices, To further clarify the efficacy of mnemonic techniques compared to conventional approaches, researchers should undertake comparative analyses between these instructional methods to ascertain which yields more substantial improvements in student learning outcomes when teaching physics word problems, Educators should explore integrating mnemonic techniques into comprehensive active learning frameworks. Future researchers are encouraged to conduct studies involving different populations to test the generalizability of this intervention.
Authors and Affiliations
Joycee Bautista , Susie Daza
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP767372
- DOI 10.70838/pemj.340608
- Views 7
- Downloads 0
Digital Competence of Bachelor of Physical Education Students
This study determined the digital competence of Bachelor of Physical Education students at Pangasinan State University (PSU), Bayambang campus. It determined selected profile variables of BPEd students and their level of...
College Student-Athletes' Career Adaptability
Talented student-athletes attempting to sustain academic and occupational training alongside the increasing demands of their athletic career often encounter difficulties, including lower vocational readiness and the chal...
Junior High School Teachers Challenges and Readiness on Modular Teaching Approach
This study was conducted to determine the Junior High School Teachers Readiness and Challenges on Modular Teaching Approach at Datu Tahir Ampatuan National High School. The respondents of this study were the twenty (20)...
The Flying Disc: Incorporating Ultimate Frisbee in State Universities and Colleges Path-Fit Program
Physical activity and sports participation are crucial components of a healthy lifestyle, particularly for college students. The Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness (PATH-FIT) program in the Philippines aims t...
DEALS in Enhancing the Competency on Cell Cycle and Cell Division of Grade 11 Students
This action research examined the effectiveness of DEALS in enhancing the least mastered competencies on cell cycle and cell division of Grade 11-STEM students of Gonzaga National High School using a quasi-experimental d...