An Evaluation on Mastery Learning Approach in Teaching Addition of Fraction Among Grade IV Pupils in New Danglayan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

It is very important for pupils to learn and master the very basic concepts or lessons. This is reflected not only the willingness of the pupils to learn but also to the teacher's strategies in teaching. This provides good foundation for the young learners. In our experience, most of the students who did not master it the first time are able to achieve mastery on the second test. But the most important one is that all pupils can learn and grow, and no one is left behind. Every time we begin a new unit of instruction, they can feel confident that our pupils have mastered the concepts needed to embark on new learning.

METHODS

The descriptive qualitative research which aims to identify the pupil's performance. The respondents of the study are the Grade IV pupils School Year 2017-2018 that can perform a basic mathematical skill like Addition. The Researchers used different kinds of tests like quizzes and summative tests which involved

Addition of Fractions.

RESULTS

Out of 29 pupils, twelve pupils scored 90-100. They are described as belonging to the advanced level. Fifteen pupils obtained scores ranging from 85 -89. This means that they are proficient in adding Proper Fractions. The mean percentage score of 88.59 showed that pupils are proficient in the learning unit. It implies that the pupils attained the mastery of the lesson. The researcher offers enrichment activities that will provide valuable, challenging, and rewarding learning experiences for learners who have mastered the material and do not need corrective instruction. These activities should enable successful learners to explore in greater depth a range of related topics that keenly interest them but lie beyond the established curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

Mastery Learning Approach is applied in teaching Addition of Proper Fractions, following the usual steps in teaching which focused on individualized instruction after the formative test. The pupils showed advanced and proficient performance in the Summative Tests relative to Addition of Proper Fractions after the mastery learning approach was utilized. The enrichment activities proposed are expected to enable successful learners to explore in greater depth a range of related topics that keenly interest them inside the classroom. These activities are challenging academic games, Dynamic Duo Workshop, and Fraction Path Puzzles.