Improving the Mastery Level in Adding Whole Numbers through the Math-WALKATHON Activity

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils of multigrade schools are most likely difficult to handle, hence each school year they are mixed with other pupils, not of their age. Especially in the first grade, where pupils are on the stage of familiarizing basic learning. There must be a step-by-step teaching approach in order not to shock the pupils from what they are used to in kindergarten before entering grade schools. Grade 1 is the start of instilling basic learning, subjects like mathematics, are being introduced at this stage. Pupils of this age are physically active, they like to have some fun & engage in activities that would require their bodies to move like walking, running, dancing, etc. Almaria Elementary Schools has 6 pupils in Grade 1. It was found out that 2 pupils were identified that can hardly add whole numbers.

METHODS

This action research used the descriptive method. Data collection was based on pupils' results from the Pretest. Remedial session through Math-WALKATHON(Walking then Adding To Help On Numbers) activity was given in a period of one month, during Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 N to 1:00 PM. Their participation and attendance are monitored regularly. Attendance will be checked and their mastery level for the Post Test shall be utilized in the analysis of the result. Purposive sampling was used in this research.

RESULTS

The output showed the overall results of the study through the administration of the post-test to the participants and their mastery level has improved after undergoing the activities. It shows the number of pupils who are identified low in mastery level in adding whole numbers. Out of 6 pupils, 4 mastered the competency and 2 pupils did not master the competency. The mastery level of Grade 1 pupils before and after the Math -WALKATHON Activity. It then shows that there is an increase in pupils' mastery level in adding whole numbers after the intervention.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, there is an increase in pupils' mastery level through regular remedial classes. It shows that there is an increase of pupils with mastery level after the intervention. There is an increase of pupil's mastery level through regular remedial classes in an enjoyable exercise like walking. In the conduct of the Math-WALKATHON Activity, the researcher found out the helpfulness of the intervention hence the pupils give their utmost participation.