Increasing Numeracy Level of Grade II Pupils in Multiplication and Division of Numbers through Grids as Graphic Organizer

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The numeracy level of Grade II pupils in Tanauan South Central School in the multiplication and division of numbers reveal that most of these pupils are considered to be non-numerates. This prompted the researcher to make a study on the best strategy in teaching mathematics.

METHODS

This study used the experimental method of research to find out if using grids as one of the graphic organizers can serve as a strategy to hone the mathematical skills of Grade 2 pupils. Pre-tests and post-tests were given to these pupils.

RESULTS

The result of the pre-test administered to 235 Grade 2 pupils revealed that 80% or 188 pupils belong to the non-numerate level, 20% or 47 pupils was at the instructed level and 0 or none at the numerate level. These pupils showed marked improvement after the use of grids in finding the product and quotient of certain numbers. The post-test revealed that out of 235 pupils, 182 pupils or 77.45% are numerate, 53 pupils or 22.56% instructed, and 0% non-numerate.

DISCUSSIONS

The grid as a graphic organizer is an intervention adopted as one of the teaching strategies in the K to 3 Early Language Literacy and Numeracy program (ELLN). This aims to improve the numeracy of the learner particularly in the proper alignment of numbers to master the 4 fundamental operations.