Project SIENNA: Strengthening the Interactive Exercises to Neutralize the Numerical Arduousness of Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Numeracy performs a vast role in the learning process of an individual specifically in the field of Mathematics. It was noted that the Grade 5-Sienna class of Tara Elementary School have poor basic numeracy skills. Project SIENNA (Strengthening the Interactive Exercises to Neutralize the Numerical Arduousness of Learners) was implemented to the class through different interactive exercises. This study examined the effectiveness of the project in improving the numeracy level of the learners.

METHODS

This action research used the descriptive method and quantitative research. It determined the numeracy level of grade 5 learners in Mathematics during pretest andpost-test. The researcher used various statistical tools such as frequency counts, weighted mean, mastery level formula and t-test to serve the purpose. The level of effectiveness of the project was determined through the survey questionnaires with the learners as respondents.

RESULTS

The numeracy level of the learners in Mathematics 5 during the pre-assessment was at 10% and improved to an 88% at the post-test. Project SIENNA was highly effective in all the three groups of indicators: Project SIENNA Instructional Materials, Implementation Procedure and Assessment Tools with the average rating of 4.70, 4.86 and 4.83 respectively. The t-test showed that the t computed was greater than the t critical values, both in one-tail and two-tail, concluding a significant difference between the learners' numeracy during the pre-test and post-test results after the project implementation.

DISCUSSIONS

Problems in numeracy improved through the strengthened interactive exercises given to the grade 5 pupils. Results of this research found Project SIENNA as effective, both as perceived by the learners and the result of pretest and post-test after the implementation of this project.