Overcoming The Learning Problems Encountered And Experienced By Batang Juanians: Grade Four Pupils In Solving Word Problem Involving Multiplication Process At San Juan Elementary School, San Juan, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Abstract

IntroductionPupils learnto develop critical thinking, deep reasoning for certain problems that require a correct solution. Analyzing the word problem can boast the mind of young students to develop comprehension. The researchers want to know the factors that initiate the hindrances &overcoming the learning problems encountered by the grade 4 pupils in solving a word problem. Understanding and identifying the learning problems in solving word problems can be a big help for them to create a certain approach, techniques wherein teachers can plan the correct learning materials that will be suited to pupils.MethodsDescriptive qualitative research with 10 pupils as respondents. This study usedinterview & discussion method.Results1. The Learner's perception about solving word problem involving multiplication process; most of them did not memorize the multiplication table, they think that multiplying numbers are very difficult and they got confused, poor comprehension in analyzing 2. Patterns deduced from the themes are:(priorknowledge), analyzing word problem, (experiences), the two indicators are teacher's observations and pupil's perceptions based on their struggles encountered,(outcome) are the following; teacher'swork plan, strategies; 3. Learner perceptions aboutthe learning problems are lack of comprehension in understanding the process and lack of strategy and approach on how they will solve the problem, failure to assess the problem because of low performance of the pupils, inability to use the right mathematical process, difficulties to memorize the multiplication table, lack of interest about the lesson and did not listen while their teacher is explaining the topic, and some of the pupils are focused on playing instead of listening and understanding the problem.4. Learner perceptions about the suggested plan; willingness to engage, have patience in memorizing multiplication, have courage , confidence to solve the word problem, listen attentively, ask a question, consult help to others in solving problems.DiscussionsTeacher's observations on the needs of the pupils. An action/work plan that can enhance the abilities of the pupils to overcome their fear in solving word problem. Identify the multiple intelligence of the pupils, Different Strategies and Interventions in teaching Mathematics, Involvement of parents in assessment to the pupils, Monitoring the academic performances.