Effectiveness of Utilizing Flashcards in Teaching Mathematics of Grade Five Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher aims to measure the effectiveness of utilizing flashcards in teaching Mathematics in Talaga Elementary School. Mental alertness and speed will be identified. There is a problem among Grade Five pupils in answering mental skills of mathematical equation or sentences. This may cause the tendency of low performance in solving mathematical problems. This study is intended to measure and identify the effectiveness of utilizing flashcards in teaching Mathematics and will address the problem or barriers to more complicated mental numeracy concerns and issues.

METHODS

Using the descriptive type of questionnaire, simulation, interviews among pupils and observation, the effectiveness of utilizing flashcards in teaching Mathematics has been revealed.

RESULTS

The researcher finds that flashcards may also be used at home for practices, drills, review and even at playing of peer groups. It is effective to the mastery of the pupils and for enhancing and developing their mental skills and alertness. Flashing cards like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division equation or number sentence gives great motivation to pupils in rendering their focus and attention. The effectiveness of flashcards is through the collaboration between the teacher and the pupil and how it is used for better learning performance and enhancement.

DISCUSSIONS

The study discusses that teachers need to look at possible areas of improvement of the pedagogy of Mathematics that can help motivate and inspire students to learn the basics of Mathematics. Flashcards are used to arouse the interest of the pupils and awake the mental alertness of the pupils. The following recommendations are suggested 1) promote the effectiveness of utilizing flashcards to co-teachers 2) teachers should always encourage pupils to practice flashcards at home for enrichment3) encourage pupils to make their own personal-made and attractive flashcards so they can always do the memorization of facts in Mathematics such as multiplication tables, addition and subtraction facts and more 4) discuss the importance of utilizing flashcards as a teaching strategy in teaching Mathematics 5) communicate with the parents for updates of learning development that gain in using flashcards as a routine instructional materials.