Instructional interventions on Enhancing the Mastery of Multiplication Facts among Grades II and III Pupils at Bisaya School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mastery of multiplication facts is very essential in teaching Mathematics at the elementary level. However, it is frustrating to note that despite the efforts of primary grades teachers in teaching basic math facts to the pupils in Bisaya School many of them still do not have mastery of the basic facts. For this reason, the researcher who is a multigrade teacher aims to conduct a study to determine the effective strategy in enhancing the mastery of multiplication facts among Grades II and III pupils with the end in view of designing an action plan to further improve the performance of learners in Mathematics.

METHODS

The quantitative-experimental method was used in the research. This six-week study focused on mastery of multiplication facts wherein fifteen Grade Two pupils and thirteen Grade Three pupils were given a weekly test every Friday for six weeks using three strategies in order to determine the best strategy on enhancing the pupils' mastery on multiplication facts. The class grouped into three and different set of activities employed during the remedial period. The same pre-post-tests were administered to measure the effectiveness of the strategy.

RESULTS

Based on the results of pre-test and post-test, all students experienced growth after the utilization of different interventions. The results revealed that the use of songs and chants emerged to be the best strategy to enhance the mastery of learners on the multiplication facts.

DISCUSSIONS

After employing different sets of activities and weekly tests for six weeks, the pupils answered the flashcards correctly using multiplication songs and chants. The proposed action plan can help sustain the performance of learners regarding mastery of multiplication facts and will lead to better performance in Mathematics.