Project TRIM: (Teaching Reading in MAthematics): A Link to Improve Learners’ Skill in Word Problem Analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher’s students struggle with word problems in mathematics. This study aims to help the said students improve on their abilities to focus on and solve word problems by implementing reading strategies.

METHODS

The learners were purposively selected based from their test result of the first quarter. Frequency Count, Simple Mean and MPS were used to analyze the test results. In this study of, the use of different reading strategies’ impact on learner's word problem solving analysis was investigated. Various reading strategies throughout a four -month time period was implemented.

RESULTS

The study showed positive link between Project TRIM and Word Problem Analysis of learners wherein 25 (83%) of 30 were able to meet the target 75% mastery level in the third quarterly examination.

DISCUSSIONS

The performance level of learners before and after the implementation was revealed to be below the target of 75% mastery level. Using different mathematical strategies, the performance level of learners showed that the use of AGONA promote better performance among learners. 15 (50%) of 30 learners reached 96 -100% mastery level, 5 (17%) reached 85 -95% mastery leveland 10 (33%) reached 75 -84% mastery level. The mastery level of learners in terms of test results in Mathematics revealed that there were 5 (17%) of 30 learners reached 85 -95% mastery level, 20 (66%) reached 75 -84%, 1 (3%) reached 65 -74%, 2 ( 7%) reached 50 -64% and 2 ( 7%) reached 35 -49%.Increasing number of learners reaching the 75% Mastery level was noted. On theaverage, 12 or 40% of 30 reached the target 75% Mastery level.