Effects of Co-Curricular Activities in Mathematics Teaching among Grade Four Pupils in Public Elementary Schools in Tanauan City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Addressing to the present dilemma in Mathematics teaching inquest for better performance from students in the elementary level is conceived through the implementation of co-curricular activities in Mathematics Instruction. How to make Mathematics teaching more interesting and less daunting to students call for the immediate attention from teachers. The researcher comes into realization to this kind of study to identify the effects of co-curricular activities in Mathematics teaching.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive method of research. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews to supplement the gathered data.

RESULTS

The study revealed that involvement in the co-curricular activity in Mathematics certainly affects in the academic performance of Grade Four pupils in public elementary schools in Tanauan City. Students who actively participated in co-curricular activities have positive effect on their academic performance. Participation in Math Club, various Math contest, Saturday Math Program, peer tutoring sessions for other students involving Math improve the academic performance if it is limited to certain limit.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils were greatly affected by participating in different co-curricular activities. More often than not, students who take part actively in co-curricular activities improve not only on their academic aspects but also their behavior. However, parents should check allow their children to choose and check on their activities. As teachers, we need to be aware of the effects that co-curricular activities in education especially in Mathematics.