BARATH Game: Peculiar Method of Teaching Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In my two years of teaching mathematics in public high school, I observed that the performance of students in the subject is not that prepossessing. Most of the students find it difficult to solve complex number problems. Although they are now in high school, the only reason I know why those things are happening is the inability of the students to perform basic operations involving integers. They are so confused about how to deal with signed numbers. Most of them jumbled the results when they add, subtract, multiply and divide, unlike signed numbers. This is the reason the researcher came up with the development of BARATH GAME. This game will help the students to be familiar with signed numbers. The researcher decided to use cards as materials for the said game because he wants to change the perception of the young generation when it comes to baraha. We all know that if someone uses cards or baraha, the first thing that comes into our mind is gambling. The researcher thinks that this is also a good way to change the perception of young kids about cards.

METHODS

The researcher used an experimental design. The respondents of the study are the grade 8 students ofGumaca Integrated School, the school year 2018 -2019. A number of statistical tools were used to analyze and interpret the data obtained in this study. The scores of the respondents were tallied, classified, and tabulated for better presentation. In determining the level of acceptance of the students to Barath game, the Likert Scale was used. To analyze the post-and pre-test presentation of the data, frequencies, and percentage means were used. To test the significant difference of students' mathematical performances during pre-test and post-test after using Barath game, the t-test was used.

RESULTS

The respondents of the study strongly agree that the Barath game is appropriate, relevant, and timely to use. The students realize that cards are not only used for gambling but can also be used as a tool to improve their skills in mathematics. The study also revealed that there was a significant difference in the performance of the students after using Barath game.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the study showed the fact that this is the time for us teachers to think of a unique way to integrate something new and interesting in teaching their subjects. Let us all be creative so that we are able to produce the best materials that are suitable for the needs of our learners.