The Impact of Mathematics Flash Cards on the Vocabulary Development of Grade VI Pupils Juan Luna in Solving Word Problems

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is very important in our daily lives. In our modern times where all are in line with the new technology, we as individual must upgrade ourselves so that were not left behind with the changes happen. However, before a student can successfully solve a problem, he has to possess good reading comprehension, as well as analytic and computational skills. Most of the pupils can easily understand the problem if I as their teacher read and elaborate thoroughly not only the sample problem but also the whole exercises. For the pupils, that as a graduating pupil they need a deeper understanding at this level in comprehending the problem. One of the factors that affect is their understanding on the problem itself. In addition, to enhance their skills in solving word problems the different mathematics flash card that will introduce to the pupils will strengthen them to fully understand the story behind the given problem.

METHODS

The researcher focused on the group of Grade VI Juan Luna pupils and the Grade VI teachersof Bagumbayan Elementary School. The pupils were given a 50-item test that includes with almost word clues in mathematics. There will be a pre-test and posttest given. The test was designed to determine the vocabulary skills of the pupils regardingthe mathematics subject. Word problems were given using the set of words within varied word problems.

RESULTS

The studies show that the different flash card can really enhance the vocabulary skills of the pupils and a great help for them to enhance theircapabilities in solving word problems. The pupil's results in the given test was a great evident that their depth understanding in the mathematics terminology really increase. They became familiar with the different words that before a hindrance for them to solve a problem. The parents itself has a solely responsibility in enriching the mind of their children because they are the first

DISCUSSIONS

Proper and continuous education is really a key to have a more facetious pupil. The different vocabulary mathematical flashcards will contribute in gaining a deeper understanding on the different terminologies in solving word problem in Mathematics. A competent teacher is also a factor that will introduce that methodology to the young learners. Moreover, of course, the parents that will help the teacher in continuing what was inputted in the mind of the learners. Enriching the vocabulary skills of the learners will also helped the pupils they can easily apply what have learned in other subjects. As a result, the pupils were now more confident in solving different word problems.