A Modified Operational Card: Enhancing Basic Mathematics Skills

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Effective learning in the classroom depends on the teacher's ability to maintain the interest that brought students to the course in the first place (Erickson, 1978). Not all students are motivated by the same values, needs, desires and wants. Some students are motivated by overcoming challenges. Challenges of daily work have a big influence in transforming the environment. To produce the best outcome and result, one must start in a strong foundation and understand the requisite basic skills to attain the goal. In teaching Mathematics, it is difficult to teach the competencies if the basic skills which must be learned in primary are not fully developed. Hence, proper dealing with this matter is very important to understand in giving solutions and to cope up with the problem. This will also help to improve the performance of learners as well as the result of Periodical Test. This study aims to increase the performance of learners through positive engagement in different activities that will enhance the basic skills in Mathematics.

METHODS

The study employed a quasi-experimental method to determine the impact of the use of the Modified Operational Cards (MOC) as a tool to attain pupils' development in Quarterly Test. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of participants. The purpose of the selection was to test the effectiveness of the Modified Operational Cards among primary learners. Therefore, the researcher has used one section of Grade 3which composed of 45 learners.

RESULTS

The results are shown as an “effective" tool in enhancing pupils' performance in mathematics. Pupils' perception in mathematics diverts from complex to the meaningful lesson that they could use in daily lives.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of MOC can increase the academic performance of Grade 3 learners in mathematics. Moreover, the use of different kinds of MOC can possibly uplift and activate learners' mathematical abilities which can make their mathematical foundation wellfounded and lead every individual to step into advanced mathematics skills. Mathematics teachers should attend conferences/ seminars related to the construction of mathematics materials especially on least learned competencies, sets the standard as a basis for instructional planning to create pupil centered lesson plan and integrate MOC as a part of routine activities until it becomes one of the best practices to uplift pupils' performances.