The 3 A's Approach: A Gateway to Improve Mathematics Fluency of Grade One-Burgos Pupils in Rosario West Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics instruction should be directed towards making every learner numerate. The low scores during the numeracy assessment served as a wake up call that the need to execute interventions based on the assessment results urgently and necessarily. In this study, the researcher was able to develop an intervention program that helps in strengthening and improving the skills of the learners with procedural fluency and conceptual understanding of mathematics through the utilization of numeracy assessment tools.

METHODS

The researcher used deliberate sampling which is also known as non-probability sampling. She examined the entire population, the Grade-One-Burgos class, who shared characteristics. She also used quantitative data collection method and relied on the total population sampling and structured data collection instruments. The results of the numeracy pre-test and post-test were compared, analyzed and interpreted.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis and interpretation of the data gathered, the researcher was able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Grade One-Burgos pupils through numeracy assessment. An intervention program entitled Project 3 A'S (Assess. Analyze. Act.) that addresses the needs of the struggling learners and enhance the skills of the fast learners was carefully implemented. There was an average increase of 2.78% in the nine competencies tested and given interventions.

DISCUSSIONS

The numeracy assessment tools helped in identifying the strengths and weakness of the learners in Mathematics. The said tools used rubrics for classifying the learners into different levels of learning accuracy and speed such as Outstanding, Very Satisfactory, Satisfactory, Fairly Satisfactory and Did not meet Expectations. These classifications of learners helped the teacher in determining what learning experiences children need and how to scaffold their learning experiences. The results of the numeracy assessment, both in oral and written, led to the development of an intervention program that addresses the needs of the struggling learners and enhances the skills of fast learners. Project 3 A'S (Assess. Analyze. Act.), as a product of Numeracy Assessment Program, is an intervention program that helped in strengthening the conceptual and procedural fluency in Mathematics of the Grade One pupils.