Fun and Interactive Remediation in Mathematics

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is an indispensable study subject. Novaliches Elementary School found out from the previous Periodical Test Grade Three has the lowest MPS in Mathematics with an average MPS of 69.13. This became the focus in bringing the Project FIRM.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive research method in this study of the Project FIRM (Fun and Interactive Remediation in Mathematics). The researcher used The Voice of the customer that showed five among ten pupils in Grade Three got low proficiency score as shown in Second Periodical Test; specifically, in multiplication of 2-digit to 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers with regrouping. Some factors that contribute to the problem are lack of follow up from the parents, lack of learning motivation, and poor comprehensive power.

RESULTS

100% of Grade Three pupils have mastery in multiplying 2-3 digits by 1-digit after remediation. Innovative materials, parent orientation and interactive strategies can increase the mastery of the pupils. In addition, according to the students' answers to the open-ended questions, the game helped them understand the topic as well as some difficult mathematical concepts better.

DISCUSSIONS

One of the expected outputs of this research study is to improve the mathematical ability of the pupils. The findings are encouraging and suggest that learning activities are well-accepted and appreciated by pupils.