Developing Readiness among Comprehension Skills of Grade 10 Mathematics Students through "Kamag-aral Ko, Kasama Ko (My Classmate, My Peer)" Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Low readiness and poor comprehension to solve mathematics problems were some of the common results from having trouble in learning mathematics, basic formulas and concepts. Teachers, therefore, need to properly show how to solve problems and make sure that the students clearly understood the formulas and the procedures. Having an idea that an effective learning style with differentiated activities suited to the learner's interest in the classroom especially in Mathematics subject affects the students' performance. An intervention program was designed to level up the Grade 10 students` performance in solving problems. Using various teachers' work evaluation methods predicts academic achievement.

METHODS

After identifying the affecting factors on students' comprehension level in Mathematics 10, a descriptive method was used for the triangulation of responses. Purposive sampling is also underpinned in order to make a comparison of the student's performance. Since then, the teacher had an interview with the students and made an analysis to construct a primary approach to give an immediate answer to the gap met in the class. Data collected were used for triangulation to come up with a possible solution of the problem. Their attendance and participation rating in the months of June to October were used as bases of analysis of results resulted to come up with an intervention program "Kamag-aral Ko, Kasama Ko (My Classmate, My Peer)".

RESULTS

Of the 22 students identified with poor comprehension and low readiness skills in Mathematics was considered as a primary factor that needs to be given attention; otherwise, students may fail in the subject. The deficiency of these mathematics skills and cognitive abilities in learning inhibits the Mathematics problem-solving. This understanding of how the deficits influenced the problem-solving is expected to give effective guidelines in preparing diagnostic instruments and learning modules in order to develop the Mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

Comprehension is a primary factor that needs to be given attention; otherwise, students may fail in the subject. The occurrence of similar errors signified difficulties. This difficulty can be overcome with the abilities of good concentration, made some meaningful perceptions, to think logically and to use memory effectively are important factors in learning skills and solving problems. Hence, cognitive and psychological factors could have affected the ability to use mathematics skills and thinking in problem-solving.