Improving Mathematics Performance in Code M4 NS-Ic 43.7through Stick Multiplication

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using stick multiplication method in Mathematics Code M4NS-Ic 43.7.

METHODS

The Static-Group Pretest-Posttest Design was used to answer the problems in the study. The comparison group was exposed to the traditional method, while the experimental group was exposed to stick multiplication method. The pretest and posttest were administered to both groups.

RESULTS

1. Both groups' pretest performance was in the level of Poor (P); 2. There was no significant difference between the pretest result of the comparison and experimental group; 3. The posttest performance of the comparison group was Fair (F) while the experimental group was Excellent (E); 4. There was a significant difference in the posttest result between the comparison and experimental group; 5. a.) In the comparison group it revealed that there was no difference in the improvement of pretest and posttest result of the comparison group; b.) In the experimental group, it gleaned that there was a significant difference in the pretest and posttest scores.

DISCUSSIONS

Stick multiplication is more applicable to millennial pupils because it is more visual than following the long step by step process of multiplication.