Improving the Multiplication Skills of Grade V Pupils through the Use of task Analysis and the Finger Multiplication Approach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Nowadays, there are overwhelming topics that are covered in lesson plans but we do not have the means to dive deeply because of the lack of time especially on the basic multiplication facts. Methods/strategies like teaching multiplication facts and finger multiplication are needed for struggling pupils to be more focused on participating in class discussions. Specifically, this study focuses on providing an enrichment class in Multiplication for twenty-five (25) pupils gathered among the five sections of Grade V who are having difficulty in math specifically in learning the basic concepts of multiplication. This research aims to answer the following questions: How effective is Task Analysis and Finger Multiplication in teaching multiplication concepts to pupils having difficulty in math. (2) What are the potential challenges that affect Grade V pupils in learning multiplication concept?

METHODS

This research is quantitative. It made use of the experimental design to measure the influence of the treatment or independent variable on the particular independent variable. The one-group pre-test post-test design was utilized where one group was observed and measured before and after the treatment.

RESULTS

Data were analyzed by getting the mean and standard deviation of the pretest and posttest scores. The researchers chose to limit the scope of the study to fundamental multiplication skills.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, teaching multiplication using task analysis and finger multiplication are effective ways of having pupils improve their multiplication skills. Furthermore, the pupils who have poor multiplication skills during the pre-test but after conducting the remedial class using task analysis and finger multiplication, an increase of 57% was shown in the pupils' post-test. Given ample time to practice task analysis and finger multiplication, the pupils will build retention on basic multiplication concept and the probability of mastery is very possible.