I LOVE MATH: Revitalizing Grade Three Pupils' Interest in Mathematics Learning through Supplementary Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Most pupils in grade three focus on different kinds and models of gadgets thus neglecting the essence of studying comprehensively and effectively. Mathematics is the learning area that gives difficulties and hardships to the learning and interest of grade III -Narra, III -Yakal and III -Molave. Researchers conduct this study to find out the supplementary activities that can be applied in the learning process of the pupils.

METHODS

The with questionnaire is the major instrument used in data gathering. It consists of questions regarding the pupils' perceived attitude towards Mathematics learning and teachers suggested supplementary activities, and the data of the final course grade during the last curriculum year. The data were then presented, analyzed and interpreted in order to find out the result.

RESULTS

The researcher found out that most of the pupils' attitude towards learning include the following: not interested in the subject which is 50% out of 100% (30 pupils out of 60) of the total population of respondents. While 95% of the pupils strongly disagreed that they are unhappy. Moreover, half of the total number of the respondents agreed thatthey have poor study habits. 25% of the respondents were undecided that they have poor study habits and have fear in Mathematics subject.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers' suggested supplementary activities like watching videos and filmstrips, playing Math games, working on activity sheets, treasure hunting, making graphs, puzzle mapping, utilizing window cards, finding Math secret messages/code, working in dyads/triads and doing multiplication exercises.