Project TIMS (Target: Improve MAthematical Skills) of Naic Coastal National High School
Keywords:
Intervention Program, Mathematical Skills, Remedial ClassAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Mathematical skills of Grade 7 students of Naic Coastal National High School are gradually decreasing. Different intervention programs may be applied to inspire the students to learn beyond the simple addition and subtraction that they have learned from their previous years of learning. Improvement program of the school helps the Grade 7 students to develop their interests and improve their Mathematical abilities through tracking of their performances. The target is to lessen the difficulties encountered by the students and to increase their competence in operating with integers, decimals and fractions.
METHODS
The purpose of this study is to improve Grade 7 students' interest in Mathematics particularly in solving integers, decimals and fractions. Through the remedial classes, the study aimed to help lessen the difficulties in basic Mathematics lessons. The researchers conducted survey-questionnaire and interviews in obtaining the views of the 265 participants. A 30 -item test consisting of decimals, integers and fractions was also utilized. The assessment tool was validated by the Math teachers of Naic Coastal National High School.
RESULTS
From the pre-assessment, the research showed that after the conduct of the program and post -assessment with a 30-item test in Mathematics the average score increased by 10.94% for all Grade 7 respondents. It showed that the intervention program done by the school helped the students to cope up with the basic Mathematics skills.
DISCUSSIONS
The research showed that lack of interest of the Grade 7 students in Mathematics has lots of possible contributory sides. One of which is the insufficient understanding of basic mathematical rules that causes confusions and conflicts to the Mathematical understanding of the students. However, with the proper intervention program and support from other stakeholders, there is a possibility to develop the students' mathematical skills and ability.
