Technology-Enhanced Simulation Activities in Teaching Scientific Measurement for Grade 11 Senior High School

This study investigated the effectiveness of technology-enhanced simulation activities in teaching scientific measurement among Grade 11 learners at Mantalongon National High School, Dalaguete, Cebu, during the first semester of School Year 2026–2027. Specifically, it investigated the learners’ entry and exit levels of performance, the significant difference between their pre-test and post-test scores, and the acceptability of the simulation activities in terms of content, presentation and organization. The study employed a pre-experimental, one-group pre-test – post-test research design involving Grade 11 learners selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered using a Scientific Measurement Performance Test adapted from the assessment questions and activities in the Gizmos Scientific Measurement simulation and an Acceptability Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and a paired-samples t-test were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that learners’ performance improved from Needs Improvement in the pre-test to Very Satisfactory in the post-test, with a statistically significant difference between their scores. Furthermore, the simulation activities were rated Strongly Agree in terms of acceptability, particularly in content, presentation and organization. These findings indicated improved learner performance following the intervention and favorable evaluations of the simulation activities. The study may provide science teachers with a supplementary instructional resource for teaching scientific measurement, particularly in schools with limited laboratory facilities.