Enhancing the Mathematical Skills in Multiplication of Grade 2 to Grade 6 Pupils through Supplementary Worksheets at San Juan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is often thought as a subject that a learner either understand or not with little in between. In reality, mathematics encompasses a wide variety of skills and concepts. Understanding operation is fundamental to understanding math facts. Students develop deeper understanding of operations through problem posing, hands on explorations, real work examples, classroom discussion and exploring situations.

METHODS

This descriptive qualitative research, which aimed to enhance the mathematical skills in multiplication, selected Grade 2 to Grade 6 pupils for the school year 2017-2018 at San Juan Elementary School.The researchers used data gathering procedures such aschecklist questionnaires to know if the enhanced worksheet was effective in improving the multiplication skills of the students. Furthermore, an item analysis of pretest and posttest in multiplication was also conducted.

RESULTS

To enhance the mathematical skills in multiplication of the Grade 2 to Grade 6 pupils at San Juan Elementary School, the researcher followed three phases namely the pre-design, the design stage, and the post design. The pre-design stage includes the development of a substantial worksheet in multiplication. The design stage included distribution of worksheets, gathering of the worksheet, and analyzing the data. Finally, the post design included the result of the posttest in multiplication of Grade Two to Grade Six pupils of San Juan Elementary School.

DISCUSSIONS

This action research was designed to develop supplementary worksheets in multiplication for Grade 2 to Grade 6 pupils at San Juan Elementary School. The data showed that most of the pupils have difficulty in answering multiplication test or activities. It was identified that there was a need to develop and provide copies of the worksheets in multiplications. For dissemination, the worksheets were presented during Math class as a remediation tool. Moreover, a posttest was conducted and was compared to result from the pretest to determine if the said worksheet help in improving the multiplication skills of the Grade 2 to Grade 6 pupils of San Juan Elementary School.