Project TIMES: Improving Multiplication Skills of Grade e Chrysanthemum Pupils at West Bauan Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Learning multiplication is an important foundation for learning different aspects in mathematics. Pupils who have mastered multiplication gain a better foundation in math.

METHODS

The researcher used qualitative design method. A 50-item diagnostic Test in Mathematics was administered to 35 pupils to get the proficiency level of class. Then, Project TIMES, a strategy composed of a series of activities that encourage pupils to enjoy multiplication and enhance their multiplicative thinking skills, was employed for three months. At the end of twelfth week, pupils were tested again to find out if there is any improvement in pupils' proficiency level

RESULTS

Based on the result, 9% of the class or 3 pupils were left in the Beginning Level whereas 17% of the class or 6 pupils remained on the Developing Level. Most number of pupils moved to the Approaching Proficiency Level which is 37% of the class or 13 pupils and in the Proficiency Level with 29% of the class or 10 pupils as well. Meanwhile, 9 % of the group or 3 pupils improved and reached the Advanced Level

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that various activities such as math games and contest on multiplication facts, multiplication song and window cards are of great help to make significant progress and can be done alternately to strengthen pupils' multiplication skill.