Project Fowega: Improvement of Pemdas Mastery of Grade Six Pupils of Sampaga Elementary School through Fundamental Operations Using Worksheets and E-Games

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics instruction has become an essential part in all levels for it is where initial and foundation is laid and basic mathematical concepts are first developed. Thus, mastering them is one of the keys to progressing in an understanding of math. No matter how simple it is, still, there are pupils who are struggling and have a dilemma in numbers. The condition is definitely present among all schools and Sampaga ES is not exempted from this. It has been observed that 15 out of 68 pupils have low performance in Mathematics based on their summative assessments. They find difficulty in performing either in individual or group activities related to numbers.

METHODS

The result of the pre-test administered must be gathered to serve as baseline data. The result of item analysis is also taken into consideration to be able to identify the least mastered competencies in Mathematics Six. This is to justify that an intervention material is of great importance to address the difficulty. To analyze the gathered data, the Quasi-Experimental design under Quantitative method must be used. This is designed to compare the test results before and after utilizing the intervention material. This is for the purpose of determining the efficacy of the Project FOWEGA in improving the PEMDAS mastery of 15 Grade 6 pupils.

RESULTS

The study presented the performance of pupils during post-test. Fifteen Grade 6 pupils have mastered the competencies. Four of them got 15 points or 75%, 6 of the pupils had scored 80% while 17 points or 85% was the score of the four respondents, and pupil number 4 has only 2 mistakes out of 20 item post-tests.

DISCUSSIONS

As presented in the comparative results of the efficacy of the intervention materials used in enhancing the mastery level of 15 Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics, positive effect of PROJECT FOWEGA gives 25% increase in the test result of pupil 3, 40% for the pupil. Pupils 2, 10, 12, 14 experienced an additional 45% in the test while a half increase to pupils 1, 6, 8. A great change in the assessment result for pupils 7, 9, 13 since 55% is gained. Pupil 15 got a 60% difference. A big impact is observed to pupils 4 and 5 as their test results increased to 65% and 70% respectively. Since millennial pupils are highly technical learners, they are able to make their own knowledge by manipulating things. Thus, the utilization of PEMDAS worksheets with manipulating activities absolutely can deliver a commendable result in making the pupils understand the lesson in Mathematics.