The Mathematics Performanceof Intermediate Pupils in the San Agustin Integrated School: A Basis for E-SIM (Electronic Strategic Intervention Materials)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics subject has been regarded as a tough challenge among students. It is believed that it is difficult and a firm part of the Philippine curriculum that presents various endeavors for many learners and commonly accepted as obscure and of little interest to certain people. In this study, the researcher explored the current status of the intermediate pupils in San Agustin Integrated School in Mathematics subject under K to 12 Education program with innovations in Math to further improve the performance of the intermediate pupils.

METHODS

The study applied the descriptive method of research. The researcher utilized the Periodic test examination as the main data gathering instrument. The researcher selected 150 intermediate pupils of Grade 4 to 6 and employed enrichment activities to strengthen pupils' academic performance in Mathematics subject. This study was conducted during the First Grading of School Year 2018-2019. Using descriptive method as statistical research, it describes data and characteristics about the population.

RESULTS

It is very alarming to know that Grade 4 to 6 pupils manifested low result and poor performance during the First Periodic Examination. Poor performance in the mathematics competencies during the first periodic examination and mathematical abilities revealed. The less mastered skills of Grade 4 pupils are to divide 3-to 4-digit numbers by 1-to 2-digit numbers without and with the remainder. Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers without and with regrouping is the less mastered skill of Grade 5 and divides whole numbers by decimals up to 2 decimal places and vice versa-is the less mastered among all the competencies in the first grading of Grade 6 pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The results urged the researcher to design and organize realistic, appropriate and meaningful strategic intervention activities that would improve and increase further the competencies and effectiveness of teachers. Likewise, this may pave the way to further benefit learners as regards of the most crucial roles and functions of accurate, useful, and relevant concepts, principles and theories in mathematics.