The Effect of Project Times (Thorough Improvement in Mathematics through Effective Strategies) in Mathematics Performance of Grade VI Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the study is to develop and assess different instructional devices in Mathematics in Grade 6 pupils. Specifically, the researchers aim to search for effective instructional devices in teaching the subject in which language can be minimized. This study also aims to increase the MPS of 47 Grade 6 pupils in Mathematics who got the low scores in the given Pretest.Based on the Periodical Test Results, it is highly evident that for the past two grading periods, Mathematics was considered as one of the subjects with low MPS result wherein Mathematics 6 got the least MPS result of 60.98% in the first grading period and 63.20% in the second grading. This signifies that the population did not obtain the 75% mastery level in the administered test.

METHODS

The researcher selected three sections of Grade 6 pupils of Ananias Laico Memorial Elementary School in Magdalena, Laguna based on the periodical test results. Out of 138 pupils, 47 of them got the low scores in the pretest who are under investigation in this study.

The study used a descriptive method of research to determine the effectiveness of the Project TIMES used in teaching Mathematics. It is a technique that divides complex projects into easily manage phases.A Pretest and Post-test was administered in order to assess the effectiveness of the instructional devices. The Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of both tests were treated statistically to find the difference. Data were tabulated and analyzed using weighted mean and standard deviation

RESULTS

Given the Post Test to Grade 6 pupils, it shows that 87 out of 138 pupils reached the 75% mastery level. This time, an MPS of 75.20% was obtained.The study shows that teaching Mathematics 6 using Project TIMES, a remarkable improvement in MPS of post-tests over the pretest results were shown.

DISCUSSIONS

To assess the acceptability level of the instructional devices in teaching Mathematics, the researcher evaluated the students' performance level.Among the MPS results based on the different alternative solutions used, the Multiplication Table Board is the most effective method to increase the MPS of pupils in Mathematics.There is a difference in the presentation of the MPS of pretest result and the indication of the MPS of the post-test result. In the post-test, it has an improvement in their mastery level as shown by an increase of 23.55%post-test over pretest.