The Effect of Division by Patched Method to the Learners with Hard Time in Dividing Number

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

We need Math in our daily living. Many people believe math talent to be something that is inherited or are born with. But this is just a fallacy about Math. The four basic mathematical operations--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division--have application even in the most advanced mathematical theories. If we can add and subtract fairly enough, we can divide, too.

In this action research---division by patched method, children whose foundation of the basic arithmetic is limited to but, addition and subtraction skill, will enable them to successfully landed in the correct quotient with or without remainder easily.

METHODS

This action research study used two sets of 30 pupils with hard time dividing numbers were randomly selected from Grade Three to Grade Five. The first set will comprise ten grade three, ten grade four and ten grade five pupils classified as frustration or actually having hard time or difficulty in dividing numbers. The second set of the same number of learners classified as instructional or can divide partly. The second stage is the intervention stage which is composed of two session. The first session is a questionnaire type why they cannot divide. The second session is discussion and/or demonstration of division by patch method.

RESULTS

Based on the actual result comparatively analysed, division by patched method is , big percentage of the participants can perform the division skill.

DISCUSSIONS

Division by patched method is an intervention suitable to learners whose capability and skill is only addition and subtraction. The participants can use his fingers, pencils to count and subtract to attain the requirement of the operation to reach at the quotient.