Project IMPOGSSEL- a program in Improving the Mathematics Performance of Grade Six Sambal Elementary Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in our life. No matter to which profession you belong to, you use mathematics everywhere. So, it is a must for every pupil to have a better understanding of the subject.

The researcher was motivated to conduct this study because as a Mathematics Teacher, she witnesses that every day is a struggle for the pupils in solving math problems even just a simple equation, so the need to address the pupils' problem in dealing with math subject must be given proper remediation and intervention to improve their mathematical performance.

That's why the researcher conducted research about Project IMPOGSSEL, as a program in improving Mathematics Performance of Grade Six Magnolia of Sambal Elementary School

METHODS

The participants of the study were the 50 grade six Pupils of Sambal Elementary School during the school year 2017-2018. The researcher used the Data gathering method wherein the 50 item Pre-Test in Mathematics for the First Semester was used. Pupils' scores were recorded, ranked and tallied. Item analysis was done to determine the least mastered skills. A questionnaire was also given to pupils for them to answer which was tallied, tabulated and analyzed. As to interventions, after identifying the least mastered skills in the Pre-Test for the First Semester, making Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) or module in Math was made to address the pupils need for remedial and enrichment. As to strategies, each pupil was given Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) or module for them to answer. After this, the same test given during the First Semester in Mathematics, was given again during their Post Test. the result was analyzed and recorded and compared to their Pre-Test.

RESULTS

As to the level of performance of Grade Six Magnolia on their Pre-Test in Math, the respondents achieved below passing rate but it can be noted that there's a lot of difference in their performance during their Post Test after using the SIM. As to the Least Mastered Skills in their Pre-Test in Mathematics for the First Semester, there's a great difference in their percentage after the SIM implementation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show the intervention made which is the Strategic Intervention Material has helped in increasing the performance of the pupils in reference to the result of the Pre-Test /Post Result which was given at the beginning and end of the first semester.