Reinforcing Mathematical Skills in Addition and Subtraction of Dissimilar Fractions Using a Math Bingo Game

Abstract

Introduction

This action research aimed to reinforce the mathematical skills and to develop a positive attitude towards mathematics among the Grade 4 pupils of Baligat Elementary School through the use of Math Bingo. The researcher found out that below 75% standard level result of the two summative tests during the second semester in Mathematics 4 in addition and subtraction of dissimilar fraction with MPS of 58.40 and 57.20 respectively, It was also found out that one of the least learned competencies during the second quarter exam was on solving word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions.

Methods

The data were gathered by administering a 10-item teacher-made test to the 25 Grade 4 pupils. The pre-test was administered before they were exposed to the intervention for 6 weeks with one-hour time-allotment per session thrice a week. To determine if there is an improvement in the pupils' problem-solving skills, the same test was again utilized for the post-test. Data gathered were statistically analyzed through the use of a t-test at 0.05 level of significance.

Results

Table 1. T-test of the significant difference between the pre-test and post-test.(Table removed)The table shows that the difference 5.16 of the mean of the pre-test 3.08 and post-test 8.24 scores of the 25 pupils had a computed t-value of 2.64 which is above the t-value of 1.699 at 0.05 level of significance with 24 degrees of freedom. This means that there was a significant gain in scores in the post-test over the pre-test. The obtained data also revealed that there is a significant improvement in the mathematical skill in adding and subtracting dissimilar fractions of the 25 Grade 4 pupils of Baligat Elementary School.

Discussions

Based on the findings, it is recommended that teachers especially those who are teaching Mathematics utilize Math Bingo as a strategy in reinforcing their lessons particularly in addition and subtraction of dissimilar fractions. Teachers who are handling other subject areas can also modify and adapt to the Bingo strategy. The conduct of similar studies to further verify the results of this research is also encouraged.