E-Tool and E-Game: Gateways to Enhance Mathematics Performance Level of Grade 3 Pupils at Sta. Monica Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The onset of the 21st century learners marked tremendous changes in characteristics of learners. Thus, the K to 12 program was designed to stabilize instruction in Mathematics in Philippine schools. It also aimed to improve teaching and learning and make it even more relevant in the daily experience of the learners. Relative to the implementation of Innovation Program for Curriculum Instruction of SDO Batangas, the researcher used the assessment tool to enhance the performance level of grade three learners. It has always been the goal of Sta. Monica Elementary School to produce globally competitive learners who will respond critically to changes around them and contribute favorably to the needs of others. Mathematics is one of the subjects in grade three where learners have low MPS. The Utilization of Oral and Numeracy Tool and e-Games determined and tracked the unmastered skills in mathematics.

METHODS

The researcher gathered data through the use of the results of a pre-test in Mathematics, in the written and Oral Numeracy Assessment Tool or E-tool, and the MPS in First and second periodical tests. These captured the respondents' skills in Mathematics. Data collected weretallied and interpreted0. Learners under Outstanding and Very Satisfactory Level were not given Post Test

RESULTS

The Utilization of Oral and written Numeracy Assessment Tools and e Games in Grade Three Learners at Sta. Monica Elementary School increased the performance level in Mathematics. In the first semester, 16 out of 20 or 80% of the learners got outstanding and very satisfactory level of numeracy. From the five levels of assessment tool per competency, the percentage of learners that needs remediation decreased to 25% which shows an increase in MPS of 85% or 17 out of 20 learners passed in the periodical test given.

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed that there was significant difference of MPS of Pre-Test and grades in the first semester. Performance Level of pupils increased. Researcher determined the level of difficulty, critical content and numeracy level of learners in specific topic and competencies. Implementation of the program is needed to be sustained for further improvement of theskills in Mathematics.