Thumbs-Up: Teaching Higher Understanding in Mathematics through Basic Strategies and Skills in Utilizing of Play-Based Learning in Kindergarten

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted to assess the utilization of play-based learning in developing skills and strategies in Mathematics among Kindergarten learners of Tangway Elementary School in the West District, Division of Lipa City during school year 2018-2019 as assessed by kindergarten teacher. In this study, we developed a plan of action that maybe proposed to enhance the development of skills among Kindergarten learners.

METHODS

To attain this purpose, the researcher employed the descriptive method of research. Calmorin and Calmorin (2007) stated that descriptive method of research focuses on the existing condition, the purpose of which is to find out the truth. The respondents involved in this study were the 69 kindergarten learners. Out of 69 learner-respondents, fifteen was below 5 years old, fifty was 5 years old, two were 6 years old and two were 8 years old and above. Among the 69 respondents 43 or 62 percent are male and 26 or 38 percent are female.

RESULTS

The skills through the utilization of play-based learning were developed to a great extent among the kindergarten learners as evinced by the composite mean of 4.29. Cognitive skills were developed to a very great extent while the emotional skills were less developed among the learners. The average weighted mean of 4.38 manifested that the effects of strategies were developed higher understanding in Mathematics to a great extent. An action plan was proposed to enhance the utilization of play-based learning in the development of skills and strategies in Mathematics among the kindergarten learners. By conducting trainings on the utilization of play-based learning to develop skills and strategies in Mathematics and holding LAC Session through the help of the School Heads, Teachers, Learners and Supervisors we will enhance the utilization of play-based learning in developing skills and strategies in Mathematics.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the significant findings yielded in the study, the following conclusions were drawn: The play-based learning contributed much on the development of the skills among the kindergarten pupils to a great extent. Cognitive skills were developed to a very great extent while the emotional skills were less developed among the learners. The strategies have positive effects on the development of higher understanding in Mathematics among kindergarten learners. An action plan was proposed to enhance the play-based learning in developing skills and strategies based among kindergarten learners.