Multiplication Facts Recall to Improve Proficiency in MAthematics
Keywords:
multiplication fact recall, proficiency, multiplicationAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Multiplication is one of the basic operations that was difficult on the part of learners. If not well-mastered, teachers would find it a crucial problem. It would be more difficult if not given special and immediate action. Teachers need to recognize this gap and understand that all pupils must achieve proficiency with fact recall particularly on multiplication. Hence, initiating an intervention would be of tremendous help.
METHODS
The researcher used purposive sampling. Twenty pupils Grade 5 Apple of Sta. Juana Central Elementary School were the recipients. The duration took twenty-one days to cover the objectives of this action research. The researcher decided to integrate three different modes of practice namely; flashcards, paper and pencil, and pairing practice with the fast learners.
RESULTS
After implementing the twenty-one-day intervention, two main discoveries were discovered. Pupils were delighted and improved their proficiency with multiplication facts. In addition, pupils' score in multiplication facts had increased. Thus, it showed positive results to pupils' mastery level on multiplication facts.
DISCUSSIONS
The alteration in the test assessment results throughout the effective intervention led to improve pupils' motivation in multiplication fact recall. This intervention could be a subject for replication for future researchers since its effectiveness had been proven andtested.:
