Developing Automaticity Multiplication Facts in Grade 4 -Tulipat Tambo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The four fundamental operations -addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division,and their relations are basic mathematical concepts to be taught at the primary education level. The acquisition of those four concepts and their relations enables students to develop their understanding of "žnumbers and calculating strategies"Ÿ as well as associating them with daily life problems.

As being observed, Grade 4 pupils' ability to automatically recall basic math facts such as multiplication has significantly declined.

This has been a great concern for it will surely affect their future math performance as the math concepts become more difficult and in depth. Pupils are spending too much time thinking about and trying to solve basic multiplication facts. So, further study and action should be done in order to put this concern into order.

METHODS

This research procedure was designed to gather data and information regarding the existing conditions on automaticity in Multiplication Facts. Result on Monthly Flashcard Drill in Multiplication was used.

This action research was conducted in a fourth-grade classroom specifically 18 pupils in Grade 4 -Tulip in Tambo Elementary, School Year 2017-2018. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed during this action research project.

RESULTS

After the different interventions, there is an increase in the number of pupils who mastered the multiplication facts. The result of the post-test was measured using the Mean Percentage Score. The significant difference in the result of multiplication facts can be seen on the result of the post-test.

Post-test results showed students' achievement as the scores increase. Though the target has not been obtained fully, at least attaining an MPS of 98.28% increase was already considered a success.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher recommends that the teacher should be equipped with mathematical skills and at the same time a good motivator to develop the automaticity skills in Multiplication Facts. Daily practice with basic multiplication facts through various engaging activities as well as independent practice help a lot in improving their basic automaticity recall.The researcher also comes to realize that the study was not only for mathematical learning but deals with values formation. The children realize after the series of activities that perseverance and cooperation are the keys to success in learning.