IMS-It's MATH SAYA: A Great Motivational Manipulative tool in Developing Learners Numeracy and Literacy Skills of Grade 4-6 Pupils of Catandaan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration are all part of a 21st century math learning experience. 21st century math classrooms are not defined by program adoptions, learning resources, and online tools, but, are rather defined by how the learning experience is brought to life. Inside the classroom, pupils are curious. They tend to pay attention to what is new to their sights and get excited to touch or use it. This is what the researchers noticed to come up with an idea that a manipulative thing can be used to develop a learner's literacy and numeracy skills.Unluckily there were only few manipulative things inside Catandaan Elementary School and hopefully this research may help cater to having more manipulative things inside the school.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive and quantitative design of research to answer specific questions regarding IMS-It's Math –SAYA: A Great Motivational Manipulative Learning Tool in Developing Learners' Numeracy and Literacy Skills. Descriptive method of research was used with questionnaires as the main instrument for gathering the needed data, frequency, and percentage. The respondents of the study were the advisers of Grade 4 to 6 pupils of CES.

RESULTS

Based on the results of their second quarterly examinations, the following were observed: Seventy-five percent of CES’ Grade4-6 pupils had a good performance while 1 or 25 % of learners had a poor performance in Mathematics. A negative attitude had a great impact on a child's learning skills. The Learning Enhancement Program shows that using IMS-IT's Math SAYA could enhance the learner's skills. The implication of the study is that it serves as an eye-opener.

DISCUSSIONS

Results indicate that poor performance is attributable to students’ negative attitude towards Mathematics, e.g., anxiety, fear, and to the inadequacy of teaching strategies and materials. Bad notions and a lack of interest in the subject matter greatly affected their learning. Therefore, the use of an interactive and manipulative tool such as IMS-It's Math SAYA program is a great motivational tool because it drives the scenario into a comprehensive one. It serves as an eye-opener and guide to develop learners' numeracy and literacy skills.