Using Keywords to Unlock Math Word Problems of Grade Six Learners in Timbugan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study focused on analyzing Math problems among Grade 6 pupils in Timbugan Elementary School during the school year 2018-2019. The researcher employed KeyWordMath to unlock math word problems as tool in practicing the pupils. The research was delimited to obtaining data from Math pupils during the school year 2017-2018 using the interactive math tool test questionnaire implemented as pre-test and post-test assessment.

METHODS

The study used an exploratory method of research. The respondents of the study were nineteen (19) Grade 6 pupils from Timbugan Elementary School, Rosario, Batangas comprised of 10 boys and 9 girls. Purposive sampling was the technique used in determining the samples. Informed consent, and respect for anonymity and confidentiality were practiced to address major ethical issues. The statistical instruments used were the simple Percentage, Frequency and Ranking.

RESULTS

The study revealed the effect of KeyWordMath method in improving the Computational Speed and Math Problem-Solving skills of the grade 6 pupils is highly effective. The researcher recommended the use of KeyWordMath as an intervention in teaching Mathematics to eliminate math problem-solving difficulties among the learners. The researcher further recommended KeyWordMath be applied to other subjects other than Mathematics in Timbugan Elementary School (TES).

DISCUSSIONS

The level of problem solving skills of the grade 6 pupils in Mathematics before the use of KeyWordMath (pre-test) was very low. This indicated a very low mastery of mathematical words commonly used in Math and low level of comprehension of Math problems. The level of problem solving skills of grade 6 pupils in Mathematics after the use of KeyWordMath (post-test) was very high. The comprehension of math problems and mastery of the math words of the learners have levelled up. The effect of KeyWordMath after using the interactive application in Math proved that the Computational Speed skill and Math Problem-Solving skill of the majority of the grade 6 pupils is verbally interpreted as Highly Effective.