Factors Affecting the Mastery of Basic Multiplication among Grade VI Pupils of Julian A. Pastor Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted to identify the factors affecting the math achievement of pupils through collecting the opinions of math pupils.

METHODS

Descriptive research was used in this study. The researcher developed, validated and administered to 118 grade six pupils. The results were tabulated, interpreted and analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and ranking.

RESULTS

This study assessed the factors affecting pupils' mastery of basic multiplication were categorized into demographic, instructional and individual factors. 1. Socio-economic status has a moderate effect on the pupil’s mastery of the subject matter. The findings indicated that whatever level of economic status of the child cannot hinder to master what they study in school. 2. Teachers' competency in teaching Mathematics affects the pupils' mastery. The result implies that instructional strategies and methods used to teach the mathematics courses as the most influential factor on the mathematics achievement of pupils. 3. As to individual factors, motivation or concentration on the part of the pupils affects their mastery on basic multiplication. Motivation or concentration emerged as the most effective factor on the mathematics achievement of students.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the study can be used by the teachers in developing an action plan that could raise the performance in Mathematics.