Developing Skills in Simple Division through Mental Math among Grade VI Pupils of Pedro A. Paterno Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

There has always been the stereotyping that Mathematics is being hated and feared by most of the students. As being observed, many people have negative opinions regarding Math, leading them to lose the courage to explore and to love it. Considering that elementary is the level where the courage to love Math has to be established, it was seen that most of the Grade six pupils struggle in it, specifically in the division.

METHODS

A pre-numeracy assessment was conducted to 19 pupils during the first quarter of2017. The opinions of the students regarding Math were also recorded upon interview. After some intervention, as part of an action, a post-test was given to the students to check the effectiveness of the study.

RESULTS

Based on the results upon pre-numeracy assessment, the proficiency level of the students in Mathematics was 49.20% only. After numerous intervention and activities, the post-test was given and showed a rise in proficiency level resulting in 70.20%.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed that there is a great improvement in the proficiency level of the students in division upon having numerous activities and innovative teaching practices.