Improving the Academic Performance of Grade IV Pupils in Mathematics Using the AGONA Technique

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

"I hate word problems!" A comment such as this one can be heard in any math class when students are asked to engage in problem-solving using word problems. Many students struggle to interpret word problems or are apprehensive about applying the skills they have been taught to real-world problems. These students typically have been taught in traditional math classrooms learning basic skills and algorithms to solve problems, and have not been provided with opportunities to think on their own. Every Filipino dream is to improve the quality of life and make the Philippines a highly developed country. There are so many devices for effective teaching and an effective technique can ensure effective learning. In today's society, for students to have promising futures, they must be quantitatively literate. Due to developments in technology, the meaning of quantitatively literate has changed from being able to perform basic mathematical computations to be able to reason and communicate using mathematical ideas and logical thinking.

METHODS

This research study used purposive sampling in determining the Grade level and the actual respondents of the study. The researcher picked 10 low performing pupils in Mathematics as the sample of the study. This study used an experimental design where low performing pupils are employed as experimental. The quantitative data were derived from the scores of the respondents in terms of their scores in the pre-test and post-test.

RESULTS

After 4 weeks of remediation using the AGONA technique, 8 out of 10 pupils or 80% reached the Mastery Level. Then, the AGONA technique will be used as a remediation strategy to improve their mathematical problem-solving skills. At the end of the remediation period, the post-test will be conducted. The data gathered from the two tests will be tallied, tabulated, analyzed and treated.

DISCUSSIONS

The greatest achievement of a teacher is to make each of her pupils a learner. Perseverance and continuous effort in teaching are the best keys to making this possible. The teacher's goal is to reach the mastery level of learning in every lesson that she teaches because of this we encourage the teacher to utilize an effective intervention like the AGONA TECHNIQUE to ease the burden of pupils in solving a mathematical problem. This technique will surely help them to come up with the correct answer and improve their skills and academic performance in Mathematics.