Group Activities Used in Teaching Decimal Numbers among Grade Five Pupils of Julian A. Pastor Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The most important aim of education would be to prepare pupils for future life, for the unknown, for work, and for real-life problems. The researcher believes that Mathematics provides pupils with the essential skills in reasoning, decision-making and problem solving to help them make sense of many aspects of our rapidly changing world.

METHODS

The research sample is composed of forty (40) Grade Five pupils at Julian A. Pastor Memorial Elementary School. The primary data gathering method used was the formative test of the pupils based from the three lessons to determine their performances in Mathematics. This research used document analysis and no questionnaire was used.

RESULTS

Based on research, the distinct feature of group activities may arouse pupils' interest and increased individual achievement compared to students working alone. Group activities can be used in teaching decimal numbers as to lesson on addition, subtraction and multiplication. The proposed materials to supplement the use of group activities in teaching Mathematics are flashcard, dominos and charts.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on research, proposed activities could be conducted or implemented to improve the numeracy skills of pupils. More exercises and practice skills could be given to pupils during remedial lesson.