The Effectiveness of Using Supplementary Worksheets in Resolving Difficulties in Solving Word Problem Involving Addition of Grade I Pupils of DoãA asuncion Martinez Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Word problem-solving in mathematics is an important aspect of learning mathematics and mathematical thinking. Unfortunately, in everyday work, pupils exhibit difficulties solving word-problems, even when they may be skilled in performing other mathematics tasks. The main reason for studying this research is to help pupils to become better problem solvers in all aspects of life. Some of the Grade One pupils in the school have struggled with solving word problems involving addition so the researcher began to ponder ways that could help them develop the abilities to solve word problems.

METHODS

This study applied the descriptive method of research. In this study, the researcher utilized a questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument to assess the effectiveness of using supplementary worksheets in resolving difficulties in solving a word problem involving addition. The second part is a checklist that dealt with the indicators of the effectiveness of the worksheets.

RESULTS

This study increased the teachers' awareness in identifying the learning tasks that are well developed as well as the least. It gives explicit instruction to teach a concept of skill to struggling learners and pupils with disabilities. Having a clear view and firsthand experience of the teachers' performance, this enhanced pupil's knowledge in comprehending and analyzing Mathematics word problem. It helped the pupils overcome obstacles by generating hypotheses, testing those predictions, and arriving at a satisfactory solution. The result of this study also served as a guide for the parent to know the needs of their children about improve their limited vocabulary word in Mathematics in solving word problems. Being specific with the supplementary worksheets and ensuring the pupils that the teacher's role to them is encouraging and guide them to achieve the desired learning will produce pupils that understand and act on the given problem which will result to appropriate problem-solving skills.

DISCUSSIONS

Supported by the gathered data and findings, this study confirms that supplementary worksheets are effective and of great value in terms of enhancing the student’s problem-solving skills. Thus, as shown by the results of the study, the researcher concludes that the effectiveness of supplementary worksheets in problem-solving is dependent on the manner teachers gave worksheets and the way students accept them. Hence, it is of utmost important to assess the kind of worksheet that teachers gave towards the students.