Project MADE: Multiply and Divide for Excellence

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Numeracy complements literacy and is sometimes called " ̃mathematical literacy'. Both skills are needed in order to function fully in modern life. Being numerate means having the confidence and skill to use numbers and mathematical approaches in all aspects of life. Being numerate means being able to reason with numbers and other mathematical concepts and to apply these in a range of contexts and to solve a variety of problems. Being numerate is as much about thinking and reasoning logically as about 'doing sums’. This Project MADE (Multiply and Divide for Excellence) was implemented to enhance pupils' numeracy skills.

METHODS

Project MADE (Multiply and Divide for Excellence) aimed to increase the number of pupils to be efficient in Math or to reduce the children at risk of 20 out of 22 or 90% to at least 15 out of 22 or 68% by the end of March 2017 in Banaba Lejos Elementary School. The methods used for this research are the Root Cause Analysis using the Why-Why Diagram as well as conducting Surveys. The team also utilized the "Teacher made test" that became very helpful in doing the research.

RESULTS

The Grade IV pupils involved in Project Made had significantly improved their Mathematical Skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They got an MPS of 90.5% for the Addition of 3-digit numbers. Second, they got an MPS of 88.2 for Subtraction of 3-digit numbers. Third, they got an MPS of 90% in Multiplying 1-digit multiplier with 1-digit multiplicand. Lastly, they got an MPS of 80.4 on Dividing 2-3-digit Dividend with 1-digit divisor. Overall, the test results showed remarkable success among the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The outcomes proved that enhancement of pupils' skills in Math was gradually enhanced through the consistent provision of learning activities fitted for their individual needs. These included giving take-home math exercises through the Enhanced Teacher-Child-Parent Approach, boosting peer tutoring during free time and remediation period, validating and developing computer-based/interactive materials, training of teachers of Mathematics teaching strategies and implementing Project Oplan Master F4 Four Fundamental Operation. Regular implementation of such activities was a great factor for the project's success