Effect of the Implementation of Numeracy Tools in the Academic Performance of Grade Six Pupils in Mathematics at Subic Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Striving for excellence in Mathematics encouraged the researcher to determine the effect of the implementation of numeracy tools in the performance of Grade Six Pupils in Mathematics at Subic Elementary School. Numeracy skills were found to be one of the major concerns with all teachers worldwide. It is essential to optimize pupils' performance in Mathematics using different strategies and tools. This research was useful to teachers, pupils and researchers to continuously enhance the numeracy skills of the pupils to improve their academic performance.

METHODS

A descriptive study was conducted in order to determine the level of mastery and performance in basic skills through the use of pretest and posttest in numeracy assessment tools. Through teachers' observation on the result of the first and second grading, tabulated results and frequencies of the pupils' grades were used to show the effect of the tool to the academic performance of grade six pupils. Both quantitative and qualitative research was used to gather the desired data. In the context of this, an interview provided a better understanding of how numeracy tools influenced the academic performance of the pupils in Mathematics.

RESULTS

The results of the study indicated that during the second grading wherein numeracy tools were utilized, it was presented that the result had a great difference as compared to the first grading. Grade Six-Sampaguita had a growth of three percent Grade Six-Golden Shower had an increase of two percent, and Grade Six-Rose had acquired a gap of two percent. The findings showed that numeracy tools had great effects on pupils' performance such as numeracy tools raised the academic performance of the pupils in Mathematics, pupils became interested in answering competencies, it developed awareness and self-confidence among learners, the tools developed a better understanding of Math concepts and skills, it served as a gauge in determining the level of understanding in each competency, active participation in oral and written assessment were observed, it formed good study habits, more encouraged and motivated to learn.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the test conducted among grade six pupils attributed their skills and competencies learned which resembled the effect of the implementation of numeracy tools. We need to take action and do something specific to get better results in pupils' academic performance. It was necessary to give enough emphasis, time and effort to utilizetools for pupils' academic success.