Collaborative Approach in Teaching Mathematics among Grade Six Pupils of Sampaga Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Research has shown evidence of mathematical weakness in the performance of pupils. They have gaps in their understanding of basic mathematical concepts. They also tend to struggle in applying mathematical skills to approach simple problem-solving. The researcher believes that using a collaborative approach is the best method for teaching mathematics. Collaborative learning is an instructional method wherein pupils team together on an assignment. In this method, pupils can produce the individual parts of a larger assignment individually and then "assemble" the final work together as a team.

METHODS

Descriptive method of research was employed in the study. The descriptive type of research describes the educational situation as it naturally occurs. Its purpose is to describe the use of a collaborative approach to teaching Mathematics. The subjects for this study are the pupils of Grade VI of Sampaga Elementary School during the Academic Year 2017 -2018.

RESULTS

A collaborative approach is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of pupils working together to solve a problem. After conducting a statistical analysis on the test scores, it was found out that pupils who participated in collaborative learning had performed well in solving Mathematical problems.

DISCUSSIONS

Majority of the pupils become more eager and gain positive attitudes about learning when they work together in understanding the concept. Also, the communication problem where pupils who do not participate in the class discussion finally finds the courage to engage in a group activity. Most of the pupils have very high rating performance in four fundamental operations of Mathematics when the collaborative approach was used.