Peer Tutoring Approach in Teaching Addition with Regrouping: A Case Study of Five Grade III Pupils of Talisay Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Peer tutoring is a learning strategy that helps improve academic engagement and participation among students in the learning process. Teachers have witnessed some effects of this strategy in the academic performance of pupils, most specifically, in Mathematics. This endeavor results in the conduct of this study to be able to understand and evaluate the use of peer tutoring approach in teaching addition to regrouping among pupils. Also, this can help improve the performance of the pupils.

METHODS

The research design used in this study is qualitative. Purposive sampling was utilized to represent the sampling of the study. Five (5) Grade III pupils of Talisay Elementary School were the participants of this research study. The researcher administered two sets of similar 20-item tests about the addition of numbers with regrouping to Grade III pupils. The researcher also utilized a semi-structured interview and observation to gather data among the participants.

RESULTS

The data revealed that there is a higher achievement of participants in adding numbers with regrouping when peer tutoring was utilized. Findings also showed that peer tutoring is a helpful strategy that allows pupils to work collaboratively in pairs in solving Mathematical activities; thus, developing mastery and skills in adding numbers with regrouping. The participants also agreed that peer tutoring is enjoyable and interesting, promotes cooperation and strengthens a sense of responsibility.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed that the use of peer tutoring has some effects on pupils' performance. Findings showed that peer tutoring is an effective teaching strategy in teaching addition to regrouping as it improves pupils' academic achievement, increases participation, and improves the relationship with peers. Moreover, the research is instrumental for teachers, especially those who are teaching Mathematics, to unleash the potential of their learners by using peer tutoring in teaching.