ICT: A tool in Improving Multiplication Skills of Primary Pupils of Magallanes Elementary school

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The primary purpose of this research is to examine and determine the effect of ICT tools in improving the multiplication skills of primary pupils. It is very important at the elementary level, especially in the primary, the four fundamental operations are a must to be mastered by pupils. The respondents are all grade 2 pupils. The salient findings of this study are the following: (1) There was a positive impact in using ICT as a tool in multiplication exercises in grade 2 pupils (2) There is a significant difference in the performance level of pupils in memorizing multiplication table when regularly exposed to ICT related tools like video clips.

METHODS

The study made use of the experimental method of research using random assignment for control and experimental group. The experimental group was exposed to some interventions like video clips, mp4 and power point presentations related to the multiplication table. Data were gathered from pre-test and post-test of pupils through the result of window drill cards (M1). The experimental group was also given a teacher-made questionnaire to determine their perception of the use of ICT resources. Thus, the control group had no exposure to any ICT tools.

RESULTS

There was a positive impact in using ICT as a tool in multiplication exercises in the elementary Grade 2 pupils. A strong positive linear relationship between the experimental and control group relative to their pre-test averages suggest that indeed both groups learned from this tool. However, with the use of ICT tools as an intervention in the experimental group, the increase in the post-test performance of the experimental group is higher than the increased on the post-test performance of the control group based on the result. Thus, indicating a significant difference in the performance level of pupils when exposed to ICT learning tools.

DISCUSSIONS

Using ICT tools in multiplication exercises in Grade 2 pupils had a higher impact on the experimental group. ICT is a useful tool in the advancement of students' academic gains in Mathematics. The teacher should prepare in advance ICT tool or other interventions that could challenge both the fast and challenged learners. Adopt the new trend of technology that can be used in teaching basic skills. Future researchers are encouraged to undertake another study of ICT implication on the other basic skills of pupils like reading and others.