Use of Multi-Media in Increasing Mathematical Skills in Adding and Subtracting Dissimilar Fractions of Grade-Four Pupils in Bagumbayan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Having fun in Mathematics inspires one to learn how to think very logically and to solve problems using that skill. It instills on their mind how to be accurate in thoughts and words. Mathematics also teaches life skills. No one can find any part of their life that is not touched by mathematics because we are surrounded by it and by people who do know math. It also guides them to discover their full potential in learning Mathematical skills despite of some difficulties in doing it. In K-12 curriculum especially in Mathematics IV, some competencies need more attention and intervention as well. Some of them are addition and subtraction of Dissimilar Fractions wherein most of the pupils are not familiar with the topic. Thus, it results failure in their Mean Percentage Score in their Periodical Test. Regardless of various activities given and presented by the teacher to the pupils, most of them were not able to get the correct answer and could hardly solve it. This situation is very alarming that leads the researcher to conduct an action research to improve the competency of grade four pupils in addition and subtraction of Dissimilar Fractions hence get sufficient knowledge in determining the appropriate techniques and strategies needed to increase their capability and skills about dissimilar fractions.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive research method to attain information concerning the status of the K to 12 curriculum in different learning situation. The strategies to be accomplished to gain the mastery of the lesson are for the benefit of the pupils. The comparable study, which examined the results of the given tests, pursued to determine changes over time. This design helped the researcher to accomplish all the essential data for the pupils.

RESULTS

The passing Mean Percentage Score rate of grade four pupils in Bagumbayan Elementary School to add and subtract dissimilar fractions within the grade level accepted the fact that using multimedia presentation, the teachers in Mathematics enhanced the interest of the pupils to improve their mathematical skills.

DISCUSSIONS

To uplift the computation skills of the pupils in adding and subtracting dissimilar fractions, one of the most important duties of the teacher is not to give his/her pupils the impression of doing too much activities but to apply technique/strategies that is appropriate to their level of thinking. This study proved that using multimedia presentation as one of the best intervention to be applied by the teacher in teaching lessons in Mathematics, high MPS rate was obtained.