Oplan Mathulungan and the Mastery Level in Performing integer Operations of Grade 7 Aristotle Students of Florita Herrera-Irizari National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

FHINHS, a high school in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur with 505 JHS students encountered issues on learners with low mastery level in integer operations. Grade 7-Mathematics got a very low MPS for the 3rd Quarter involving this basic mathematical competency. Such an issue is alarming since the k -12 curriculum identifies this as a prerequisite in learning other algebraic skills at higher levels. Hence, this study, the collaborative activity based-instruction to improve the mastery level of Grade 7 students in integer operations.

METHODS

This study applied purposive sampling and 19 students of Grade 7 were identified to have needed more drills and were chosen to be the respondents of this study. It employed a purposive sampling technique and the data gathered were derived from the Third Periodical Examination. The researcher analyzed the impact of Oplan MATHulungan through various activities such as drills, group contests and daMATH involving integer operations through the help of a group of student-mentors. Results were compared using the same assessment tool, the teacher designed Pre-Post-test.

RESULTS

Most Grade 7 students find difficulty in operating integers because drills employed by their teachers are not enough for them to master the skill. After the implementation of the intervention to 19 identified Grade 7 students, the MPS rose from 39.16 to 69.89. There is an increaseof%. Findings revealed that insufficient drills, exercises, or activities are big factors in the poor performance of students in integer operations. When students are exposed to activity-based instruction by a group of mentors, positive learning experience takes place and students achieve a better understanding of the concept. Because of the collaborative efforts of both the teachers and student-mentors through activity-based instruction, the mastery level of the identified students on performing operations on integers improved.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for sufficient and repetitive drills so that basic competencies will be mastered. Activity-based teaching should be applied in mathematics classes to make teaching and learning experience more enjoyable and meaningful. Collaborative approaches helped both the subject teacher and teacher in higher math for it eases teaching higher algebraic concepts, the student-mentors as well for gaining teamwork, enjoyment, and self-satisfaction for having helped young math learners.