Improving the Numeracy Level of Grade One Pupils through the CI Project Operation: Mathechnic

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research study owed its finance to the Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) -DEPED -PPRD Region V through the Division Research Committee of SDO Camarines Sur. This research was the rollout of the CI Project Operation: Mathechnic that was previously conducted to Grade One-Dalandan school year 2017-2018. The focus of this research is to improve the numeracy level of Grade one pupils of Sipocot South Central School for the school year 2018-2019 using innovative techniques in teaching mathematics that will boost the computational skills in addition and subtraction for Mathematics in Grade One and to develop their interest and increase the number of numerates.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used to determine the numeracy level of Grade one pupils. The pretest was conducted to be the basis to what extent they know how to use addition and subtraction. After the implementation of the project, the pupils undergo a post-test to determine the effectiveness of the techniques conducted by the mathematics teachers in grade one. Teachers answer the questionnaire to identify the level of implementation of Operation: Mathecnic and the level of acceptance.

RESULTS

The result of the diagnostic test indicated that there was a huge number of non-numerates. After a few months of conducting the intervention of CI Project Operation: Mathechnic, a difference between the pre and post-test was evident. Based on the observation during the sit-in of the researchers and master teachers, it was noticed that Learning Management Skills were the least among the factors that affect the numeracy level of the grade one pupils. Almost all the teachers in grade one implemented the CI Project Operation: Mathechnic. Teachers used the techniques that were in the project in adding and subtracting numbers for grade one pupils. Certificates and token were given to individual pupils with outstanding performance as Best Computer and Best Numeracy Class for the section with the highest number of numerates.

DISCUSSIONS

By conducting this project, we found new techniques and strategies that help the pupils in dealing with adding and subtracting numbers. Action research not only helped our pupils but also helped us to become a more reflective and effective practitioner.